Milorg

Article summary

Milorg (abbreviation of militær organisasjon – military organization) was the main Norwegian resistance movement during World War II. Resistance work included intelligence gathering, sabotage, supply-missions, raids, espionage, transport of goods imported to the country, release of Norwegian prisoners and escort for citizens fleeing the border to neutral Sweden.

Key claims

1. date of establishment: 1944 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of formation: 1941 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. members: 4 members — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of establishment is "1944". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of formation is "1941". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the members is "4 members". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
6. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1348772370