WAR IN NORWAY: SUMMARY
ALLIED FORCES CONCENTRATED AT DOMBAAS
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SUMMING UP THE POSITION IN NORWAY, MILI STOP PRESS
TARY QUARTERS POINT OUT THAT OPERA- TIONS ARE GOING ON ON AT LEAST FRONTS:-
In central. Norway, near Lillehammer; Further north, around Steinkjer, and
In the far north, around Narvik.
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The Allied troops which had reached Lillehammer
had landed at Molde, south of Christiansund. They practically control the northern stretch of the railway linking Andalsnes and Oslo via Hamar.
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This railway is subjected to constant
German bombing but no important damage can be done mountainous terrain.
owing to the
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Stockholm, To-day. Steinkjer is still in the hands of the The bulk of the Allied forces in this Germans and the Allied and Norwe- sector are centered round the Dom-gians are occupying defensive posi- baas railway junction, wile the Nor- tions north of the town. wegian troops are grouped between Koppang and Atna, on the Trondheim Oslo railway running parallel to the Andalsnes-Oslo railway, but situated further east.
The Allies and Norwegians have effected a Junction and their present objective is definitely to isolate the Germans at Trondheim.
On the Narvik front the Alles and Norwegians are gradually encircling the Germans amidst a terrific blizzard. --Havas.
By withdrawing from Steinkjer, the Allies are no longer under the fire of the German fleet anchored in Trondheim fjord.-Havas.
Nazi Surrender At Narvik Premature (SPECIAL. TO “CHINA MAIL") Stockholm, To-day.
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While it is confirmed that bodies of Germans are encircled in the Narvik region, rumours of their capi- tulation published "abroad are consi- dered premature.-Havas,
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London, To-day. Norwegian headquarters, "some- where in Norway," has issued a communique saying that "on Wed- nesday German troops attacked our positions in southern Gudrand- and sal supported by artillery light tanks.
"Our troops withdrew to new prepared positions.
"In Oesterdalen, the Germans continued to advance,
"German planes continued bombing and firing at communi- cation lines. Three German planes were shot down and one made a forced landing.
"British pursuit planes are now keeping watch in Gudrandsal.
"During attempts at landings the Germans*** used Norwegian fishingboats with civilian crews .. as protection, which is a violation of international law. One fisher- man was killed.-Reuter.
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