The British War office announced that considerable success
had been achieved by British troops in their support of Norwegian
forces.
Stockholm reported that British troops had made rapid thrust
into southern Norway, and were fighting with Norwegians at
Lillehammer, north of Oslo
Allied Force landed at Namsos stated to have come into conflict
with Germans north of Trondheim.
Luftwaffe aeroplanes reported of east and southeast coast
during the night. One or two
Heinkel's
He 111 reported over Shetland's anti-aircraft guns and
pursued planes were in action.
Norwegian steamer Bravore sank after an explosion of southeast
coast.
Three vice chiefs of staff appointed to lessen strain on chiefs
of staff, mainly vice admiral, Tom Phillips, general Sir John
Dill, and air Marshal R. E. C. Peirse. Sir Charles Craven
joined air Council as civil member for development.
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