Gloppedalsura Battle - Rogaland, Norway
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tmob
N 58° 46.051 E 006° 16.717
32V E 342625 N 6517362
Gloppedalsura was the site of a major battle during WWII
Waymark Code: WMAYN5
Location: Rogaland, Norway
Date Posted: 03/13/2011
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Gloppedalsura was the site of a major battle during WWII.
250 Norwegians soldiers prevented two German battalions (800 troops) advance against Dirdal.
There is a small plaque on a rock that commemorates the battle.
Name of Battle:
Gloppedalsura Battle
Name of War: World War II
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 04/20/1940
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.