Dutch Cruiser Leaves To Join Allied Navy
LONDON, May 12. The Dutch Foreign Minister (Dr. van Kleffens) stated that the large Dutch cruiser Sumatra (6600 tons) with 10 5.9 inch guns, has left for England tp take its part in operations against the enemy. The enemy’s first act was to sow magnetic mines in all Dutch harbours, but these w^r ?. rr.cpped un last evenEspionage Before Invasion Dr. van Kleffens said the Dutch will never ask for more help than is really needed. Describing extensive German espionage in Holland before the invasion, he mentioned the case of the president of the German Chamber of Commerce at Amsterdam, who had enjoyed Dutch hospitality for 20 years, but a complete plan of the Dutch inundation system Was found in his pocket. The traitor is now languishing in - gaol.
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Northern Advocate, 13 May 1940, Page 5
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