During the night of
15
April 1940, and 16 April 1940, the British Royal Air Force
(RAF) again made heavy bombing raids on Stavanger aerodrome,
causing two extensive fires and doing further damage. All
aircraft returned.
Norwegian high command announced by radio that Narvik by British
marines
It was reported that German troops from Trondheim passed in
a train through Norwegian lines to Skurdalsvold, about 3 miles
from the Swedish frontier.
German troops reported to have occupied Kongsvinger fortress
and railway junction 45 miles northeast of Oslo. Skarnes and
Hamar also said to have fallen.
It was announced that a British force had now landed on the
Faroe Islands, which went under British protection on
12
April 1940.
Norwegian government issued White Paper, proving treachery
of German invasion.
It was reported that British steamer, Stancliffe was torpedoed
on
12 April 1940.
R41
R-boat
Launched 16 April 1940
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The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
2194 Days Of War.
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