What role did Olav V hold during World War II?
Norwegian Chief of Defence in 1944
Head of the Norwegian Resistance
Prime Minister of Norway
Norwegian Ambassador to Britain
Answer
After the German invasion of Norway in 1940, Crown Prince Olav became the leader of the Norwegian resistance movement, and in 1944 was appointed Norwegian Chief of Defence. He was a popular figure among the Norwegian people, and his presence gave them hope during the war.
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