British occupation of the Faroe Islands information
World War II occupation of the Faroe Islands
"Operation Valentine" redirects here. For the Indian film, see Operation Valentine (film).
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The British occupation of the Faroe Islands during World War II, also known as Operation Valentine, was implemented immediately following the German invasion of Denmark and Norway. It was a small component of the roles of Nordic countries in World War II.[1]
In April 1940, the United Kingdom occupied the strategically important Faroe Islands (which belonged to Denmark) to forestall a German invasion. British troops left shortly after the end of the war.
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