Greenland at War
by Peter Harmsen
"The United States, Germany and the Struggle for the Arctic, 1939-45"
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Greenland at War by Peter Harmsen
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Researcher
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Published Date:
2025
ISBN13:
9781636246130
Summary
Greenland at War explores the little-known Arctic theater of World War II, focusing on the strategic competition between the United States and Germany over Greenland from 1939 to 1945. Peter Harmsen examines how this Danish territory became crucial for weather intelligence, air routes, and military positioning. The book details covert operations, the clash between small German and Allied forces in harsh conditions, and how American involvement in Greenland marked an early expansion of U.S. influence in the region, ultimately shaping the island's postwar relationship with both Denmark and the United States.
