1942 1943 1944 1945 Associated articles Bjørn West was one out of many Milorg bases in German-occupied Norway, located in Matrefjella in Masfjorden.

The purpose of the base was to set up a force that could operate behind German lines in case of an allied invasion of Norway.

Wanting a peaceful end of the war in Norway, Lt. Gen Johannes de Boer attempted to contact the Norwegian resistance movement.

This appears to have been a solo effort, as Franz Böhme, commander-in-chief in German-occupied Norway, ordered German troops to be prepared for battle.

The same day, Bjørn West was ordered by the Norwegian government in exile to go to Bergen and assume control.