An original German Third Reich period book titled “Der Heldenkampf um Narvik” (“The Heroic Battle for Narvik”) written by Otto Mielke.
This wartime publication chronicles the German campaign for Narvik, Norway, one of the most important operations of the Norwegian Campaign in 1940. The book covers the actions of the Kriegsmarine, Gebirgsjäger (Mountain Troops), naval landing forces, and supporting German units involved in securing the strategically vital port.
The volume is richly illustrated with numerous period photographs depicting German destroyers, naval operations, Gebirgsjäger in action, General Eduard Dietl and other personalities associated with the Narvik campaign. It remains an excellent historical reference for collectors interested in the Norwegian Campaign, the Kriegsmarine, or German mountain troops.
Bound in its original illustrated hardcover, this example displays honest wartime age and remains a desirable original period publication.
A desirable addition to any WWII German militaria library.
Condition
Good original condition.
The binding remains solid with no loose pages observed. The covers show moderate age wear, light staining and minor edge wear consistent with age. The spine exhibits typical shelf wear but remains complete and intact. Interior pages are clean overall with normal age toning and numerous well-preserved photographic plates.
Specifications
Period: Third Reich (1933–1945)
Country: Germany
Title: Der Heldenkampf um Narvik
Author: Otto Mielke
Subject: Narvik Campaign / Norway 1940
Language: German
Binding: Original hardcover
Illustrations: Numerous period photographs
Originality: Original wartime publication
Historical Note
The Battle of Narvik (April–June 1940) was one of the most significant engagements of the German invasion of Norway. German destroyers, Kriegsmarine personnel, and General Eduard Dietl’s Gebirgsjäger successfully held the strategically important port against Allied naval and land forces under extremely difficult Arctic conditions. The campaign became one of the most celebrated early German victories of the Second World War.
