Denmark under German military occupation from Operation Weserübung (9 April 1940). Uniquely, the Danish government continued to function as a “model protectorate” until August 1943, after which Germany imposed direct military administration.
Liberated on 5 May 1945 at the end of the war in Europe; the Kingdom of Denmark continued throughout.
A concise national history covering the 1940-45 occupation and the “model protectorate” period.