The Germans.are said. to be putting a ring of defences round the town, and fighting is also expected 20 miles to the south, between Orkdal and Kvaal.
The junction of Elverum is a vital point of communications with the north, writes Reuter's Military Correspondent, Every inch of: the German advance since the fall of Kongsvinger has been contested by the Norwegian rearguard, which has blown up bridges and mined roads. The Germans are reported to have lost 200 men, trying to cross the River Glommen, when Norwegian guerillas trapped the invaders by destroying a dam farther up-stream, If reports are confirmed that Canadians have landed at the head of Romsdals Fjord, which runs 160 miles southeastwards to Hamar, sharp fighting may soon be expected in that ing 4s definitely known of the strength, but according to one report there are two British divisions. and one French division, altogether about $0,000 men. The Germans are Yeported to have put 1,200 men ashore originally in the Trondheim district, and it is supposed another 2,000 have arrived by air, The Germans, weak in numbers, are expected to fight defensively, and are reported to be already calling back clachments along the railway. It is also expected the Germans may make surprise onslaughts with small. detachments, to hinder the progress of the Allies southward from Namsos, Reinforcements are reported 10 have been sent to the 400 Germans who landed on the ice six miles east of Namsos, who have already been im action agains, the Allies.
Reports from Narvik come from refugees, who succeeded in escaping, and who usually arrive exhausted after skiing across the country. They say all exit from Naxvik is prohibited, for both sexes, and the shortage of food felt is relieved occasionally when fishing boats arrive. They de. clare the Germans ap Narvik ar caught like rats in a trap, and tha all Lofoten is hold by the British. There have been numerous reports 'The "Dagens Nyheter" asserted that German troops had retreated from the Namsos sector, Teaving many }dead on the battlefield. 'Many prisonfers were taken by the Allies, the newspaper said. British naval' and land forces were said to be besieging 2,000 German troops at Narvik yes-{terday—United Press.
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