The Archive · 1940

British Troops Repulse Attacks

Stockholm, Apr. 29.

The German northward drives from. Oslo, up the Gudbrand and Oester Valleys, have been checked respec tively at Kvam and.a point north of Roeres, according to latest despatches: published here. Before Kvam, it is, Feported, German attacks, supported. by violent bombardments from the alr and artillery, broke down in the face of energetic defence by British troops, who are stated to be in possession of excellent defensive positions in this area.

Interest in the Norwegian situation centres on'German efforts to cross the hills from the Oester Valley to reach the flank of the Dombaas-Stoeren line held by the Allies. A. small German detachment is reported near Hjerkin, northwest of Dombaas: Other detachments are believed to be crossing by other routes, but It is stated the Ailies fare ready to receive these travellers.

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