"The German troops which advanced towards Elverum were commanded by the German Air Attache in Oslo. "They evidently planned to capture' the Norwegian Parliament and Government, "At the moment our defence is not orgatiized in this region, but a detachment of Norwegian soldiers was hastily concentrated and. reinforced by military labour corps men, members of the rifle club and. cadets, When the Germans approached this hastily formed. defence they were driven back after an engages lasting half an hour. "The Norwegian detachment carried out a brilliant exploit. The commander of the German troops was killed and. their other losses were probably heavy. Two. Norwegians were wounded,"
Reuter.
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