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Vidkun Quisling

Okay kiddo, let's talk about a person named Vidkun Quisling. He was a man from Norway who did some really bad things during World War II.

You know how countries can sometimes go to war with each other? Well, during WW II, Norway was invaded by Germany. Quisling was a Norwegian politician who decided to help Germany instead of standing up for his own country. He became what is called a "collaborator," which means he worked with the enemy instead of fighting against them.

Quisling even tried to take over the government in Norway and become the leader of his own puppet government, which means he would be in charge but Germany would really be making all the decisions. This was really bad because it meant he was betraying his own country and people.

After the war was over, Quisling was put on trial for his actions and was found guilty of things like treason, which means betraying your own country. He was executed for his crimes.

So, in short, Vidkun Quisling was a man who betrayed his own country during World War II by working with the invading German forces and trying to take over the government. He was punished for his actions after the war ended.