CONSIDERABLE SUCCESS
SUPPORT OF NORWEGIANS [ British Ort . i j RUGBY, Apiil 22. A War Oilice communique issuec •this evening states; “In out operations in support of the Norwegian: our troops, landing at may places have achieved consideraole success h the face of great difficulties. lht\ have gained touch with the Norwegiar forces, to whom they are giving all the support in their power." The Minister of Supply (Dr. Burgin) stated to-day that the equipment ol British troops in Norway had bees specially designed after consultation with such expert,, as Mr. F. S. Smythe, the famous dime*-., and Mr. Ed.vcjrc Shackleton, a son of the Polar explorer (the late Sir Erneat Shackleion), as well as Canadian experts, in order to meet the coadiiioi-s of ice and snow likely to be er.counterec during the operations in Noiway. Dr. Buigni said the equipment included special socks, footless stockings special sieuges, skiing boots, special!} lined overcoats and snow snues, Arctic tent, wooo-burning s roves, fur caps and sieep.ng bags. All tnis equipment w«*s untamed irum British ano Cana Qi an •f don t think any force has been so splendidly equipped in so sho » a time, said Dr. Burgin.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 95, 24 April 1940, Page 5
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