April 9th — Denmark
On 9 April 1940, a young Danish bicycle infantry officer leads his platoon in a futile resistance against the German invasion — fighting knowing the war is already lost within hours.
Germany invaded Denmark on 9 April 1940 simultaneously with Norway. The Danish Army offered sporadic resistance; the entire campaign lasted about six hours. The Danish government capitulated to avoid civilian casualties, accepting a German occupation that lasted until 5 May 1945. The Danish bicycle infantry units depicted were a real component of the army in 1940.