The King's Choice

The King's Choice is a 2016 Norwegian historical drama that focuses on the dramatic events surrounding the German invasion of Norway during the Second World War in April 1940. The film is based on true events and follows the Norwegian King Haakon VII during the decisive days when the country was to be occupied by Nazi Germany. On April 9, 1940, when the German troops attack Norway, the king is faced with a difficult choice: either bow to the pressure of the German government and hand over the country or oppose the occupation and support the resistance, which could lead to civil war. The film shows how the king and his government wrestle with this moral and political decision and the impact it has on the fate of Norway and its people.
The 2015 movie April 9th describes the events of the German invasion of Denmark from the perspective of a Danish bicycle unit.
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=Pistols=
==Kongsberg M/1914==
Crown Prince Olav (Anders Baasmo Christiansen) and other Norwegian officers are seen carrying holstered Kongsberg m/1914s, the Norwegian copy of the Colt M1911.
thumb|300px|none|Kongsberg M/1914 - .45 ACP
==Luger P08==
A Luger P08 is wielded by a German Feldwebel (Seargent) of the Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers) after the Battle of Midtskogen.
=Submachine Guns=
==MP 40==
Some German soldiers and paratroopers are seen with MP 40s.
=Rifles=
==Krag-Jørgensen Model 1894==
Norwegian soldiers of the 1st Royal Guards Company including Fredrik Seeberg (Arthur Hakalahti), Frode Vestli (Herbert Nordrum), and Menig Helge Løken (Benjamin Lønne Røsler) are armed with Krag-Jørgensen Model 1894s.
==Krag-Jørgensen M1904 Carbine==
At least one Norwegian soldier can briefly be seen with a Krag-Jørgensen Model 1904 Carbine.
==Karabiner 98k==
German Fallschirmjägers and soldiers carry Karabiner 98ks.
=Machine Guns=
==Kongsberg M/29==
Like in the actual events of the Battle of Midtskogen, two Kongsberg M/29s (Norwegian copy of the Colt 1917 variant) are deployed by Norwegian soldiers. Both of them are seen jamming due to the cold temperatures which really happened in the battle.
thumb|none|400px|Kongsberg M/29 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
=Hand Grenades=
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate==
A Model 24 Stielhandgranate is thrown by a Fallschirmjäger.
thumb|none|350px|Stielhandgranate Modell 24
=Other=
==28 cm MRK L/35==
During the Battle of Drøbak Sound, two 28 cm Krupp MRK L/35 coast-defense guns of the Oscarsborg Fortress in the Oslofjord are seen operated by Norwegian soldiers under the command of Oberst (Colonel) Eriksen (Erik Hivju). The guns seen in the movie are genuine, that were bought by Norway in 1893 from the German Empire. Two of these guns, with personal names Moses and Aron, heavily contributed in sinking the Kriegsmarine heavy cruiser Blücher.
==Heavy Cruiser Blücher==
The film depicts the sinking of the Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser Blücher of the Kriegsschiffgruppe 5 Oslo of the Kriegsmarine on April 9, 1940
==Heinkel He 111==
Various computer-generated Heinkel He 111 medium bombers are seen throughout the movie.
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