National Memorial War Victims 1940-1945

This memorial is in memory of all Norwegians who died in the years 1940-1945 in the struggle against fascism.

"The National Monument for Victims of War 1940-45
Gunnar T. Janson

The 'National Monument to Victims of War 1940-45', also referred to as 'The National Monument', is a monument in memory of Norwegian fallen during World War 11.
The memorial is designed by Gunnar T. Jansen

The monument is a bronze sculpture group depicting two deed figures, a large woman and a smaller man, in front of a stylised depiction of a vaulted boat in a sea of boats. The sculpture is considered the main work of the artist.
On the day of liberation on May 8, 1970, the monument was unveiled by Crown Prince Harald in King Olav's absence. On the same day, the 25th anniversary of the post-war liberation was marked with two minutes silence across the country, and a two -day celebration was concluded with, among other things, a supper for 800guests at Akershus.

Solemn wreaths are common at the memorial on Constitution Day, May 17, and during state visits".

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• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward