LEADERS ATTACKED
NORWAY UNPREPARED NAZI INVASION IN 1940 (Special Correspondent.) (10 a.m.) . LONDON, Dec. 9. A commission of inquiry set up by the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) has just concluded its investigations into events immediately before and after the German invasion of Norway. The report vigorously criticises the Government of the day for its failure to appraise the international situation and for its failure to take adequate steps to put the country into a state of preparedness. The coast fortifications were only partially manned and equipped, minefields were not laid. and. warnings of Germany’s aggressive intentions were not heeded. . . On the other hand, the commission praises the Government for its decision to continue resistance and for the steps it took to save fRe merchant fleet in waters outside German control. . The action of the Supreme Court m laying down office in December, 1940, and refusing to work under German control is praised as an inspiring national example and lead to the resistance movement.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22200, 10 December 1946, Page 4
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