Having followed the Norwegian government into exile at the end of the Norwegian Campaign, Fleischer committed suicide after being bypassed for appointment as commander-in-chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces in exile and being sent to the insignificant post as commander of Norwegian forces in Canada.

What happened to Fleischer in Atlantic crossing?

The final insult came on December 1, 1942 when Fleischer was appointed military attaché to Washington, D.C.—a position typically held by someone of lesser rank. In reality, he never got to America, but committed suicide in Canada on December 19. He'd been awarded the War Cross just the day before.

Who committed suicide at end of Atlantic crossing?

Atlantic Crossing airs Sundays at 8:00 pm and is available to stream. Recap the previous episode. The suicide of General Fleischer hits Olav hard. He drowns his sadness in drink at the pub, and when Nikolai tries to pull him home he angrily resists.