Norway in the Polish press in Great Britain during WWII
The Polish press in exile’s interest in Norwegian affairs began when Germany attacked Denmark and Norway in April 1940, at which time Polish soldiers were sent to Narvik to participate in the Allies’ defence of the country. The battle of Narvik became a symbol of Polish-Norwegian solidarity and reac...
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ftamickiewiczojs:oai:ojs.pressto.amu.edu.pl:article/11368 2024-09-15T18:19:04+00:00 Norway in the Polish press in Great Britain during WWII Jaworski, Paweł 2007-12-01 application/pdf http://pressto.amu.edu.pl/index.php/fsp/article/view/11368 eng eng Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan http://pressto.amu.edu.pl/index.php/fsp/article/view/11368/10981 http://pressto.amu.edu.pl/index.php/fsp/article/view/11368 Folia Scandinavica Posnaniensia; Vol. 9 (2006); 271-183 Folia Scandinavica Posnaniensia; Tom 9 (2006); 271-183 2299-6885 1230-4786 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Articles 2007 ftamickiewiczojs 2024-07-02T05:08:34Z The Polish press in exile’s interest in Norwegian affairs began when Germany attacked Denmark and Norway in April 1940, at which time Polish soldiers were sent to Narvik to participate in the Allies’ defence of the country. The battle of Narvik became a symbol of Polish-Norwegian solidarity and reactivated existing Polish traditions of identifying themselves with those fighting “for our freedom and yours” For a long time Norway was associated in Polish minds with the expedition to Narvik. The subject was frequently raised in the emigre Polish press and in separate publications during the course of the War. This interest in Norway was enhanced by a community spirit and a shared political aim: the defeat o f Germany and the liberation of the homeland. Therefore Polish journalists recorded all kinds of Norwegian propaganda in Britain, important statements made by the King, Haakon VII, and by the government in exile. Polish commentators also presented Norway as a victim of German aggression. Numerous articles described the conditions of every day life under German occupation; issues related to food shortages, the lack of basic articles as clothes and fuel were all repeatedly exposed. From the end of 1941 this media coverage presented its readers with a picture of a nation that was actively resisting occupation. The difficult question of Vidkun Quisling’s collaboration with the Germans was, however, dealt with separately by Polish publicists. Article in Journal/Newspaper Narvik Narvik Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań: PRESSto |
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The Polish press in exile’s interest in Norwegian affairs began when Germany attacked Denmark and Norway in April 1940, at which time Polish soldiers were sent to Narvik to participate in the Allies’ defence of the country. The battle of Narvik became a symbol of Polish-Norwegian solidarity and reactivated existing Polish traditions of identifying themselves with those fighting “for our freedom and yours” For a long time Norway was associated in Polish minds with the expedition to Narvik. The subject was frequently raised in the emigre Polish press and in separate publications during the course of the War. This interest in Norway was enhanced by a community spirit and a shared political aim: the defeat o f Germany and the liberation of the homeland. Therefore Polish journalists recorded all kinds of Norwegian propaganda in Britain, important statements made by the King, Haakon VII, and by the government in exile. Polish commentators also presented Norway as a victim of German aggression. Numerous articles described the conditions of every day life under German occupation; issues related to food shortages, the lack of basic articles as clothes and fuel were all repeatedly exposed. From the end of 1941 this media coverage presented its readers with a picture of a nation that was actively resisting occupation. The difficult question of Vidkun Quisling’s collaboration with the Germans was, however, dealt with separately by Polish publicists. |
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Norway in the Polish press in Great Britain during WWII |
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Norway in the Polish press in Great Britain during WWII |
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Norway in the Polish press in Great Britain during WWII |
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Norway in the Polish press in Great Britain during WWII |
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Norway in the Polish press in Great Britain during WWII |
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norway in the polish press in great britain during wwii |
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Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan |
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2007 |
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Narvik Narvik |
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Folia Scandinavica Posnaniensia; Vol. 9 (2006); 271-183 Folia Scandinavica Posnaniensia; Tom 9 (2006); 271-183 2299-6885 1230-4786 |
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