Operation Claymore, Raids in Norway
Operation Claymore was a British commando raid on the Lofoten Islands during World War II.
The operation took place on March 4, 1941, aiming to disrupt German military activities.
The raid significantly boosted British morale during the early years of the war.
Visitors can learn about Operation Claymore at the Lofoten War Memorial Museum in Norway.
Fish oil factories, which produced glycerine for Nazi explosives, were a target of the raid.
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