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Axis objectiveThe tenacity and bravery shown by the Axis forces in the successful defence of the Bergen has won the day and bought them yet more time to strengthen the Reich's defences. Superior Axis courage and tactical expertise have inflicted a humiliating defeat on the Allied attackers whose meagre tactical talents and faltering courage failed to impress. Allied Supreme Command is mightily displeased with this shoddy display. Lacking either guts or skill, the Allies' poor showing means that any invasion plans have had to be shelved until another way can be found to protect the convoys.

Allies objectiveThis convincing Allied victory has saved their shipping from the 11th flotilla and has brought the build-up towards an invasion of Axis-occupied Europe ever closer. The skill they have shown in assaulting tactical positions will prove of vital importance in the rest of the war. The Axis High Command are dismayed: the Axis forces have shown themselves lacking in fighting spirit and incapable of defending vital objectives, even when massively fortified. The Axis must do better: if they can't control Norway, they can hardly hope to hold on to Western Europe.