In view of the attack on the Altmark, Hitler sees Norwegian neutrality as too unreliable. Preperations for Operation Weserubung against Norway and Denmark are therefore accelerated and the Fuehrer signs the first Directive to get it under way.
Germany is interested in Norwegian iron ore as well as in the strategic position of the two Scandinavian countries.
Bibliography
World War II Magazine's WWII Day-By-Day Desk Diary
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