The Archive · 1940

King George Sends Assurance of Aid To King Haakon of Norway

Swedish Capital Learns of Allied Pledge for Immediate Help; London Radios Military Advice

Stockholm, Apr. 14.

It is learned from Norway that the Norwegian Government has been given a firm assurance by the British and French Governments that immediate and efficient help will be given and the necessary contingents of troops will be landed in Norway. method of checking the German advance.

He urged that Norwegians should:

1. Bring detailed information to the nearest Norwegian or British headquarters about movements of German troops, ships and aircraft; 2. Cut telephone lines, under instructions from Allied commanders;

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