It took part in Operation Fall Gelb and stayed in France until being transferred to Finnish Lapland in 1941.

In September the division had advanced to the River Verman (Vermanjoki), here the offensive finally stalled.

During autumn 1941 AOK Norwegen decided to shifts its attack to the area held by the Finnish 3rd Division.

During 1944 the division withdrew back to Norway, then was transferred to Germany where it fought out the final few weeks of the war.

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