The Archive · 1939

Berlin Claims

Berlin, Oct. 11

German planes again staged a st prise bombing attack on Brilish naval units yesterday off the West coast of Norway, scoring several direct hits, Jaceording to a German High Com: mand communique.

"The attackers achieved six pare ticularly. heavy hits onthe British cruisers." the communique stated, "upon which explosions and smoke clouds gave evidence of German succes" Two German bombers were damaged and forced to land in Denmark. The crews of the planes were tnhurt.—United Press

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