11. Vidkun Quisling’s Betrayal of Norway
During World War II, Vidkun Quisling, leader of Norway’s fascist Nasjonal Samling party, collaborated with Nazi Germany to facilitate the invasion and occupation of Norway. In 1940, he declared himself Prime Minister, establishing a puppet government under German control. Quisling’s actions led to the deportation of Norwegian Jews to concentration camps and the execution of resistance fighters. After the war, he was arrested, tried for treason, and executed on October 24, 1945. His name has since become synonymous with “traitor.” For more details, see the BBC History article on Vidkun Quisling. (bbc.co.uk)
