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Audio guide Museum of Defence in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Museum of Defence telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Museum of Defence:
- 1Section 1814–1905
The 1814–1905 section traces Norwegian military history from the Treaty of Kiel, which ceded Norway to Sweden, through to the peaceful dissolution of that union in 1905.
- 2Section 1905–1940
The 1905–1940 section charts Norwegian military history from the dissolution of the union with Sweden in 1905 through to the German occupation in 1940, encompassing the First World War era.
- 3Section 1940–1945 (Land Battles)
The 1940–1945 section focuses on major land battles fought on Norwegian soil during the Second World War.
- 4Section 1940–1945 (Naval Battles)
The 1940–1945 section at the Forsvarsmuseet charts Germany's invasion of Norway and its aftermath, with particular focus on the naval battles that opened the conflict.
- 5Sección Guerra Fría y Posguerra
The Cold War and Post-War Section is the final chronological department at Forsvarsmuseet, covering Norwegian military history from 1945 to the present day.
- 6International Operations Section
The International Operations Section is a thematic gallery at the Forsvarsmuseet that chronicles Norway's military contributions and peacekeeping missions abroad.
- 7Krigskorset Gallery
The Krigskorset Gallery in Oslo focuses on Norway's highest military decoration, the Krigskorset or War Cross.
- 8Temporary Exhibitions Hall
The Forsvarsmuseet's Temporary Exhibitions Gallery presents regularly rotating displays exploring contemporary issues and specific aspects of Norwegian military history.
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Practical information
- 1.Antiquities and Viking Age Section
- 2.Section 1814–1905
- 3.Section 1905–1940
- 4.Section 1940–1945 (Land Battles)
- 5.Section 1940–1945 (Naval Battles)
- 6.Sección Guerra Fría y Posguerra
- 7.International Operations Section
- 8.Krigskorset Gallery
- 9.Temporary Exhibitions Hall
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