The Archive · 1940

Norwegian Boys of Fifteen Rallying to Royal Army

Defenders Driven Into Sweden and Interned Kongsvinger Relieved by Guerilla Resistance

Stockholm, Apr. 15. ERMAN troops have abandoned Narvik and are taking refuge in difficult country north and east of Narvik, according to a despatch from the Norwegian news agency's office at Bodoe, Whether British forces have landed is not known. The Stockholm radio German Bombers Seek King Haakon London, Apr. 15.

The Norwegian Government has informed the British Government that German aircraft evidently have orders to attack the King of Norway personally, as they are bombing each successive place he stays in, according to an announcement. by the Foreign Office. Ta" German action follows the refusal of King Haakon to negotiate in person with the German Minister at Oslo.—Reuter.

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