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Battle of Reykjavik

Part of the Atlantic Campaign of World War II

German cruiser Roon offloading marines in Reykjavik harbor.

Date

12 July 1944

Location

Reykjavik, Iceland

Result

German victory

Belligerents

Commanders and leaders

Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma

Jonathan W. Anderson

Units involved

2. Marinejäger-Division

69th Infantry Regiment
163rd Infantry Regiment

Strength

1 Marine-Sturm Regiment (3650 marines)

2 Sturmpionier Companies (528 assault engineers)

Garrison Force:
2 Infantry Regiments
(Majority retreated) Engaged Force:
1 Infantry Battalion
(860 soldiers)

2 Anti-Aircraft Batteries
(8 x Bofors 40 mm gun)

Casualties and losses

29 dead
43 wounded

73 dead (inc. 18 executed)
80 wounded
756 captured