In 1928 the German Admiral Wolfgang Wegener had pointed out the necessity for Germany to occupy Norwegian naval bases to threaten British sea lanes in an eventual war with the United Kingdom .
The strategic goals of Germany 's campaign in Norway were both offensive and defensive .
In 1928 the Germany Admiral Wolfgang Wegener had pointed out the necessity for Germany to occupy Norway naval bases to threaten British sea lanes in an eventual war with the United Kingdom .
The strategic goals of Germany 's campaign in Norway were both offensive and defensive .