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Where did Germany use airborne infantry during its northern European advance?

Airborne troops went into Norway and Denmark.

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  1. Spain and Portugal
  2. Norway and Denmark ✔
  3. Ireland and Iceland

Why: Germany used aircraft to deliver infantry into Norway and Denmark. Air transport let troops reach objectives without marching there first.

Huh, didn't know that: Airborne infantry can arrive by parachute or by aircraft landing near an objective.

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Answer: Norway and Denmark. Germany used aircraft to deliver infantry into Norway and Denmark. Air transport let troops reach objectives without marching there first.

  1. Journey of Flight Teacher's Guide, chapter 4 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf
    Germany parachuted airborne infantry into Norway and Denmark and captured them.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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