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German Antarctica Expedition of 1939
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German Antarctica Expedition of 1939

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The German Antarctic Expedition of 1939 was a survey mission undertaken by Nazi Germany. During this expedition, German aircraft photographed a significant portion of Queen Maud Land's coasts, specifically Princess Astrid and Princess Martha coasts. The expedition also dropped metal swastikas over the region, claiming it for Germany. This area is now claimed by Norway. The expedition's primary goal was to conduct aerial surveys and assert territorial claims, reflecting the national rivalries and territorial ambitions prevalent in Antarctica during the first half of the 20th century.1

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  1. Antarctica - National rivalries and claims
  2. Erich Dagobert von Drygalski

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