Large-scale air raids by the Germans are the main development in the invasion of Norway, according to reports received here. Several towns near the Swedish border have been bombed and buildings destroyed.
Stockholm and Ostersund report that a great naval battle is taking place off Trondheim, both sides being assisted by:
aircraft, Large forces of Norwegians and Germans are reported to be facing each other at Edisvold, 30 miles north-least of Oslo, prepared for a decisive battle. Five German transport vessels, escorted by destroyers, disembarked 10,000 troops yesterday. It is also reported that a Norwegian coast patrol has picked up 3,000 German bodies from the water.—Reuter.
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