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against the Allies and that Germany did not intend to disturb the political independence of Denmark.

Because the Danish government promised " loyal cooperation " with the Germans, the occupation of Denmark was thus relatively mild at first.

German propaganda even referred to Denmark as the " model protectorate ".

King Christian X retained his throne, and the Danish government, the Rigsdag ( parliament ) and the national courts continued to function.

Even censorship of radio and the press was administered by the Danish government, rather than by the occupying German civil and military authorities.