Norwegian Ww2 Operating Manual

[Balder]

Gentlemen,

 

I thought I'd show you the Norwegian Thompson operating manual dated 1943, approved by the exiled Norwegian military command in London.

 

Balder

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/Balder_/Publications/manualThompNO.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/Balder_/Publications/manualThompNO0001.jpg

[dalbert]

Balder,

 

Yes, there are 2 versions of that Norwegian manual. I have both in my collection. I'll post a picture of the other one when I get a chance.

 

Do you have any other comments about the exiled Norwegian government, and how it carried on business in England? Also, do you have any additional information about the role of the Thompson in Norwegian service?

 

Thanks!

 

David Albert

dalbert@sturmgewehr.com

[TD.]

Balder,

 

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.

 

I do not have one in my collection. How difficult is it to find one of these 1943 Norwegian handbooks today?

[Balder]

TD & David,

 

These manuals are few and far between here in Norway, I am actually surprised that David has no less than two different versions of it. The Norwegian WW2 use of the Thompson was, as far as I know, limited to personal sidearms for some SOE/Linge Company agents sent into Norway. The exiled Royal Norwegian Navy also received a number of them. Of course, Norwegian individuals serving in British units were equipped with whatever weapons that particular unit was issued with. A good example is the Norwegians serving with the Red Devils, there are some pictures showing them carrying M1928s during the fighting on the island of Walcheren in the Netherlands.

Balder

 

http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/d/5349-3/5%20troop_No10_IA_Cdo.jpg

Edited July 14, 2010 by Balder