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The photographs below illustrate the harbour, largely in a modern context.
The photographs below illustrate the harbour, initially in a modern context, using photographs taken by the author.
 
 
 
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The next group are form the collection of historian and author Fridthor Eydal, who has kindly given permission for their use.  This batch were taken in November 1941.
 
 
 
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The final group of pictures, taken in HAFNAFJORDUR Harbour were taken by the author's late father in April 1941 and we are extremely grateful to the

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Defending HAFNAFJORDUR was a critical part of the Iceland strategy as viable ports were clearly essential to any enemy invasion plans.


The photographs below illustrate the harbour, initially in a modern context, using photographs taken by the author.


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The next group are form the collection of historian and author Fridthor Eydal, who has kindly given permission for their use. This batch were taken in November 1941.


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The final group of pictures, taken in HAFNAFJORDUR Harbour were taken by the author's late father in April 1941 and we are extremely grateful to the