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Destroyers carried the first German troops to Narvik

Destroyers brought the first German troops to Narvik, while merchant ships were intended to supply them.

Battles Of Narvik Destroyers Kriegsmarine Naval Logistics Norwegian Campaign

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Question

Did the first German troops at Narvik arrive in disguised merchant ships?

Short answer

No. Destroyers brought the initial troops; merchant ships were intended to carry supplies.

Notes

The first German troops at Narvik arrived aboard destroyers. Merchant ships were part of the supply arrangements, which explains their place in the invasion story. Losing a supply ship therefore created a logistical problem without changing the means by which the initial troops had landed.