The Archive · 1940

Nazis Reinforce Trondheim

A Norwegian communique adds that German reinforcements are being flown from Oslo to Trondhjem, A correspondent states that the Norwegian front is beginning to take definite shape, partly due to military tactics and great efforts of Norwegian officers who returned from the Finnish war, The Germans are described as excellently equipped. Light tanks and even some heavy artillery are said to have been landed from the first transports at Oslo, Other press reports reaching here, said the Germans were overcoming resistance and sweeping eastwa"d towards the Swedish border, As a week-long naval battle continued on the western coast of Norway, German forces are said to be moving inland from Oslo towards Charlottenberg across Lake Mjosa, Heavy bombers continued to raid Elverum, where more than fifty already have been killed.

More Nazi troops were landed at Oslo and immediately began to march eastward, according to the reports, Ji Guerilla warfare continued between Kongsvinger and Holden also to the Norwegian-Swedish boundary.

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