German soldiers invaded Poland in September 1939. Six months later, on 9 April 1940, the German forces invaded Norway despite being neutral Early that morning, German warships entered the fjord toward Odderøya. There was thick fog over the fjord, making visibility difficult. In the image, you see German warships heading toward Odderøya on their way to Kristiansand. On Odderøya, on the other side of the island near the cannon batteries, Ole Arnt Fosby and Robert Eichinger were operating their battery, doing their best to defend Kristiansand. The city was under attack, and German soldiers marched into the streets. Many Southerners woke up to the sound of bombs, the town square's destruction, and damage to the surrounding houses. At the same time, the church spire of the cathedral was destroyed. (Source of image: Krigen kommer til Kristiansand - fvn.no)