Quisling's failed coup strengthened Norwegian resistance

A history of the Norwegian campaign follows Vidkun Quisling's attempt to seize authority by radio and occupy the parliament building. Most of the people he named as ministers declined, ignored him, or refused involvement, while even long-standing supporters backed away from an obvious coup. German officials reported that he was ineffective and that his intervention strengthened resistance rather than easing occupation. Hitler removed the arrangement after only six days. The account also notes that many Norwegians who later joined collaborationist organizations had initially fought loyally for Norway, warning against reading later political choices backward into the invasion's first days.