April 21, 1940, dawned with an ominous stillness over the contested landscapes of Norway. The inch of land that Norwegian and allied forces had painstakingly conquered after breaking the German defense now teetered on the brink of reconquest. The arrival of formidable reinforcements from Germany had shifted the balance of power once again.
In the makeshift command center, where strategic maps were spread across tables and officers huddled in intense discussions, the atmosphere was charged with a palpable sense of urgency. Colonel Dubois and Major Larsen exchanged uneasy glances as they observed the maps that showed the relentless advance of the newly arrived German forces.
Major Larsen clenched his jaw, frustration etched on his face. "We cannot afford to lose the ground we gained. The sacrifices of our soldiers will be in vain if we let the Germans reclaim this territory."
