The capital of Iceland during #ww2

[Music] this is rikic capital of Iceland where the Vikings landed in the 9th century to be followed in the 20th century by the United States Marines during the intervening period Iceland became a peaceful country but when War neared the Island's Shores Marines were chosen to hold this Outpost of freedom uniformed men in increasing numbers appeared on the streets the town took on the expression of a city at War as sandbag shelters were put up from high windy Cliffs Vigilant watch was kept night and day spotters highly trained in distinguishing various aircraft kept their