The Lion and the White Falcon: Britain and Iceland in the World War II EraFocuses on the British occupation of Iceland during World War II. |
Contents
The Allied Occupation of Iceland 194046 | 1 |
Some Misconceptions about Iceland | 7 |
The Royal Marines Occupy Iceland | 40 |
Copyright | |
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