SHARP PROTEST
ENTERED BY GERMANY THE GRAVEST CONSEQUENCES STRONG ACTION DEMANDED (United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyrlg-ht) LONDON, Feb. 18 The German Minister at Oslo has delivered a written protest to Norway, stating:— “ This situation is most serious and may have the gravest consequences. Germany enters the sharpest possible protest against a violation of international law that is unique in world history, and against the insufficiency of Norway’s protection for our ship.” The Note demanded the restoration of the status quo on board the Altmarck, compensation for the damage and strong action against Britain.
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Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21042, 19 February 1940, Page 7
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94SHARP PROTEST Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21042, 19 February 1940, Page 7
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