Battle of Vinjesvingen

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Battle of Vinjesvingen
Part of the Norwegian campaign
Date 3–5 May 1940 Location Vinjesvingen in Telemark, Norway Result The forces at Vinjesvingen capitulated May 5 after all other Norwegian forces in southern Norway had laid down their arms.
Belligerents
Norway	Germany
Commanders and leaders
Thor O. Hannevig (POW)	?
Strength
~300 soldiers	?

The Battle of Vinjesvingen was a battle of the Norwegian campaign and took place in May 1940 in the Telemark county, Norway. It became one of the two last strongholds of Norwegian resistance in southern Norway during World War II, the other being Hegra Fortress.