The Archive · 1940

Norwegian Communique

Norwegian Hdqrs, Apr. 26.

April 24, German troops. tacked our positions in southern Gudbrandsdal, supported by artillery and light tanks," states a communique issued by the Norwegian Headquarters somewhere in Norway today. "Our troops withdrew to newly-prepared positions.

Oesterdalen, the Germans continued their advance. German planes continued bombing and fung at lines communications. Three German planes were shot down, one made a forced landing: British pursuit planes jate now keeping watch in "Gud-Jbrandsdal. During attempts at land-the Germans used Norwegian protection, which is a violation of {international law. One fisherman was

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