The occupation of Iceland by the British troops was received with great satisfaction by the Icelanders, celebrations, including a national holiday, being proclaimed for the whole population. The occupation by the British has no comparison with the occupation by the Nazis, which is something destested by all peoples. These Icelandic sportsmen and women are seen taking part in the sports held to celebrate the national holiday at Reykjavik, alter the British occupation.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21243, 14 October 1940, Page 10
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72The occupation of Iceland by the British troops was received with great satisfaction by the Icelanders, celebrations, including a national holiday, being proclaimed for the whole population. The occupation by the British has no comparison with the occupation by the Nazis, which is something destested by all peoples. These Icelandic sportsmen and women are seen taking part in the sports held to celebrate the national holiday at Reykjavik, alter the British occupation. Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21243, 14 October 1940, Page 10
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