Chronology of World War II
Germans link up in Norway
Tuesday, April 30, 1940 www.onwar.com

In Norway... German units which have moved up the Osterdal link with their Trondheim force at Dragset. The British and French forces in the Gudbrandsdal are fighting south of Dombas when the order to retire reaches them. The Norwegian troops in this area will be forced to surrender when their allies leave. During the night the British begin to evacuate their troops from Andalsnses.


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