Index
Entries in bold type following place names give the appropriate map number.
–A–
Aalborg, see Maps 7a, 7b
Danish airfield, 52
Aalesund 5
naval guns landed, 98
telephone centre, 133
evacuation, 139
Aandalsnes 6
described, 97
its occupation desired by Falkenhorst, 19
possible Allied foothold, 64
operations based on, 97-128
attacked from the air, 114, 130, 136, 138-9
evacuated, 137-9
Aasen,, see Map 5, 87-8
Aasmarka,, see Map 6, engagement at, 106-8
Acasta, HMS : sunk after torpedoing Scharnhorst, 224-5
Admiralty : dispositions made 8th April, 26
information received earlier, 28
orders issued 8th/9th, 31
cancels Bergen attack, 33
sends out Furious, 34
new instructions for southern areas, 34
warns Norwegian Legation, 37
instructions to Warburton-Lee, 43-4
instructions for further attack, 46, 48
urges occupation of Narvik, 51
control of Norway operations, 58
and Operation Hammer, 73-4
instructions to Lord Cork, 147
conducts North Norway evacuation, 175, 221
orders Renown to return to Home Fleet, 225
interventions in commanders’ dispositions appraised, 238-9. See also Royal Navy, Churchill
Afridi, HMS
completes Namsos evacuation
sunk by air attack, 142
Agdenes, see Map 5, description, 40, 71-2
Air Ministry
instructions to Bomber Command, 55
direct control of air operations in Norway, 58
choice of Lesjaskog, 115-6
rules against reinforcement, 118
unable to meet General Paget’s requests for bombers. 119
Situation Report on Narvik area established, 164
refuses bomber squadron for rear-guard, 172
appreciates difficulties prospectively, 234. See also Royal Air Force
Allied Military Committee
subordinate functions of, 57, 243
and embarkation of French troops, 78, 165
Altmark
influence of episode on Hitler, 17-18
influence on Norwegian opinion, 244
Anglo-Norwegian relations, history of, 3-5
in winter of 1939-40, 9-14, 21-4
and the German invasion, 37-8, 65-7
affected by evacuation of Central Norway, 143-4, 162, 166, 171
admission of N. to Supreme War Council and Allied Military Committee, 165
and shock of German landing north of Mosjøen, 171
Mowinckel Plan, 173-6
in North Norway generally, 202-3
affected by evacuation of Bodö, 214, 216
and difficulties of North Norway evacuation, 218-9
review of, 243-4
special problem of control of civil population, 244-5. See also Norwegian Government
Ankenes 9
Cossack aground off, 49
dominates landing-points in Narvik, 151
General Mackesy plans to capture, 155
objective of advance from Haakvik, 158-9, 200
west end cleared of enemy, 208
final assault on, 210-1
Arab, HMT
sinks German bomber, 140
Ardent, HMS
sunk in escort of Glorious, 224
Arethusa, HMS
in Aandalsnes expedition, 98, 138
Ark Royal, HMS
intended employment for ‘Hammer’, 74
makes first fighters available in Narvik area, 194, 205-6
covers Bjerkvik attack, 198
in final evacuation, 220, 221, 223, 226-7
Army
see Artillery, Brigades, Royal Engineers, Tanks
Artillery, Anti-aircraft, 62
at Namsos, 95
at Otta, 111
at Lesjaskog, 116-7
four batteries lost in Central Norway, 163
at Harstad, 148-50
build-up for Narvik area, 164, 194
additional regiment sent (10th May), 172
at Tromsö, 201
North Norway ‘bag’, 207
during evacuation, 220
exaggerated hopes regarding, 234
shortage of, 235
Artillery, Field 62
in action against Ankenes, 159, 207, 210-11
at Stien, 185
at Viskiskoia, 188
at Pothus, 190
details of arrival, 193
in final evacuation, 220
Atcherley, Wing-Cmdr. R. L. R. 203
Atlantis
hospital ship in company with Orama, 224
meets Valiant and gives news of attack, 225
Attlee, Rt. Hon. C. R.
on absence of settled plan for Norway, 236
Auchinleck, Lt.-Gen. C. J. E.
appointment to command, 169-70, 200
orders to Col. Trappes-Lomax, 188
reports on future needs in North Norway, 201-2, 239
sends all British troops south and gives General Béthouart command in Narvik area
on enemy’s provision of fighting requirements, 240
assessment of his troops, 241-2
finds civil situation in North Norway ‘Gilbertian’, 244-5
Audet, General
arrives at Namsos, 88
prepares counter-attack, 95
letter to Col. Getz, 143
objects to Grong rearguard, 166, 178
carries Lord Cork to Harstad, 146-7
reconnoitres Narvik, 153
in bombardment, 154
in patrol of fjords off Narvik, 156
defends Haakvik, 159
in Bjerkvik attack, 198
‘Avonmouth’ 145
–B–
Balbergkamp 6
action at, 108-9
Ballangen 10
German destroyers anchor in fjord, 44
refuge for sailors in village, 46
SWB land at, 158
base for Polish reserve battalion, 208, 210
parachute attack, 220
Banak End Papers
proposed as bomber base, 203, 204
Bangsund 5
as landing-place, 84-6
bridge held by rearguard, 140, 142
Bank of Norway 138
Bardufoss: 10
Norwegian airfield, 148
British air base established, 192
described, 204
construction work, defences, and use, 204-7. affected by sea fog, 209
planned German coup at, 216
evacuation of airfield, 218, 220
Beisfjord 2
entrance to, 45
advance of Allied forces to, 158-9, 200, 210-11
Bergen 4
object for German ‘protection’, 30
proposed British naval attack on, 33
RAF attacks harbour, 34
captured by Germans, 40
advance along railway from, repelled by Norwegians, 101
Berney-Ficklin, A/Major-General H. P. M. 72
Béthouart, General
arrives at Namsos, 88
leaves for Narvik area after preparing counter-attack, 95
confers with General Fleischer, 157
proposes immediate landing on Öyjord peninsula, 196
assault on Bjerkvik, 198-9
commands all land forces in Narvik area and prepares assault, 201
assault on Narvik, 209-11
receives news of decision to evacuate, 213
cancels Skjomenfjord attack, 217
relations with Norwegians, 218
sails in Southampton from Harstad, 221
Birmingham, HMS, 25
Bison, French destroyer set on fire in evacuation from Namsos, 142
Bittern, HMS, disabled at Namsos and abandoned, 140
Bjerkvik 9
French objective, 157-8
landing operation, 196-200
capture strengthens demand for assault on Narvik, 172
Björnaa, R., see Map 8a
action at, 180
Björnfjell 10
German attack near, 156
site for dropping men and weapons, 195
Blaamannsis, see Map 8b 213, 214
Black Swan, HMS
damaged in anti-aircraft defence of Aandalsnes, 132
Blücher
heads expedition to Oslo, 27
sunk by Norwegian fortifications, 36
Bodö, see Map 8b
described, 186
one company sent to protect, 159, 167
protection from sea considered, 169
larger garrison for, 170
RAF reconnaissance party bombed at, 179
to be held permanently for defence of Narvik, 201
withdrawal to, 213-15
evacuated, 215-6
F.A.A. attack airfield, 220
Bogen 10
held by Irish Guards, 154, 155, 158
march of Polish battalion from, 199
Bohusz-szyzko, General 207
Bomber Command 53, 55. See Royal Air Force
Bonte, Commodore 45
Braüer, Dr 37-8
Bremen, S.S., evades blockade, 10
proposed use of, for landing in Lyngenfjord, 216
Brettingen 5
attempts to engage Germans, 40
fires on British destroyers, 47, 72
armament, 71-2
Brigades, Infantry,
15th
transferred to Norway, 62
assigned to ‘Hammer’, 72
in Sickleforce, 77
composition, 119
24th (Guards)
situation on 9th April, 60
transfer southwards discussed in London, 69
in ‘Avonmouth’, 145
composition, 145
126th
considered for diversion to Norway, 62
146th
situation on 9th April, 60
composition, 84
operations, 85-96
147th
offered for Norway, 62
assigned to ‘Hammer’, 72
to Mauriceforce, 84
148th
situation on 9th April, 61
intention of restoring third battalion to, 62
in Mauriceforce, 84
composition, 98
operations, 98-112, 121, 135-6
Broch, Theodor
on German morale, 152
on bombardment of Narvik, 209
Burgin, Rt. Hon. Leslie, Minister of Supply, 59
–C–
Cadart, Rear-Admiral 142
Cairo, HMS
escorts first Namsos convoy, 85
leads French convoy in and out, 88, 89
as flagship in final bombardment of Narvik, 208, 209
Calcutta, HMS
in pursuit of Nord-Norge, 181
Canadian battalions
earmarked for Norway, 62
assigned to ‘Hammer’, 72
not sent to Norway, 77
Canaris, Admiral, 22
Carlisle, HMS
in expedition to Aandalsnes, 98
in evacuation from Namsos, 141-2
Carton de Wiart, Major-General Sir Adrian, V.C.
in command of Mauriceforce, 77, 78, 83-96
organizes evacuation, 139-43
objects to Grong rearguard, 166, 178
on lack of plan and ignoring of lessons from First World War, 236
and lack of interpreters, 242-3
Casualties,
British
at 2nd Battle of Narvik, 51
in Central Norway, 143
in North Norway land operations, 215
in sinking of Glorious, 225
total, 230
Allied
in capture of Bjerkvik, 199
in capture of Narvik, 211
total, 230
German
total, 230
Cedarbank, M.V.
torpedoed, 111
Chamberlain, Rt. Hon. Neville
see Prime Minister
Chasseurs Alpins
raised for intervention in Finland, 61
brigade of, forms light division, 62
recruitment, 63
allocated to Mauriceforce, 77
half transferred to Narvik, 79, 95, 161
in Mauriceforce, 88-90, 93, 95-6
movements for evacuation from Namsos, 140
sufferings in snow referred to by General Mackesy, 151
reported unavailable for Narvik, 153
sail for Narvik, 155
operations north of Narvik, 157-8
in Ankenes area, 159, 200, 207
at Mosjøen, 178
intended employment at Bodö, 189
attempted advance on Bjerkvik, 199
guard Bardufoss, 205
bombed while moving to reserve area, 206
advance along Rombaksfjord, 207
in rearguard at Harstad, 221
Chasseurs de Montagne 193. See Polish Brigade
Chief of Imperial General Staff: see Ironside
Chiefs of Staff, consulted before Government declaration on Norway, 9, 10
report on stopping ore-traffic, 11
on intervention in Finland, 13, 14
German move forecast to, 22
arrangements for launching expedition, 23
relations with Military Co-ordination Committee, 58-9
membership, functions, and sub-committees, 59-60
memorandum on available resources (March), 61
meetings of 9th–11th April, 64-5
13th–14th April, 68-9
paper opposing Operation Hammer, 75-6
consider ‘Hammer 2’, 80
order plans for evacuation of Central Norway, 129
changes made on 1st May, 165
ruling about naval patrols for Bodö, etc., 169
re-define objects of ‘Rupert’, 169
and proposed assault on Narvik, 169-70
release anti-aircraft artillery for Norway (10th May), 172
order report on North Norway requirements, 201
General Auchinleck’s report to, 201-2
further limitations imposed by, 202
and abandonment of Narvik, 174-5
in direct control of campaign, 237-8. See also Ironside, Newall, Pound
Chrobry, M.V.
conveys troops and stores to Namsos, 84-5
returns to Namsos, 96
bombed and sunk near Lofoten Islands, 184
Churchill, Rt. Hon. W. S., First Lord of the Admiralty, proposes to mine the Leads, 11
has in mind measures for Oxelösund and Lulea, 12
christens ‘Wilfred’, 14
speeches of, 23
chairman of Military Co-ordination Committee, 59
on abandonment of ‘Hammer’, 75
notes hazardous position of Mauriceforce, 78
urges reinforcement for Narvik, 79
briefs Lord Cork, 147
desires point d’appui for mine barrage, 161
presses for transfer of aircraft carrier to Narvik, 164
given powers of control over Co-ordination Committee and Chiefs of Staff, 165
points out danger of Germans moving north by sea, 169
presses Lord Cork for action, 166, 169, 193
minutes on position at Mosjøen, 184
and cancellation of Bergen attack, 239. See also Prime Minister
Civil Lord of the Admiralty, 165
Clarke, Lieut.-Colonel D. W., 133
Climatic conditions
general description, 1-2
influence on timing of operations, 21
Clyde, HMS
reports movement of German ships off Trondheim, and later torpedoes Gneisenau, 227
Coastal Command, 53, 55, 221. See Royal Air Force
Combined Headquarters
set up at Harstad for evacuation, 219
needed for proper conduct of campaign as a whole, 237-8
Combined Operations, Chapters V-XIV passim, 234-8, 242
Cork and Orrery, Admiral of the Fleet the Earl of
at meeting of Military Co-ordination Committee, 65, 147
career, 146
relations with General Mackesy, 147, 150-5, 157
bombards military objectives at Narvik, 154-5
is pressed to attack Narvik, 166, 171-2
Narvik assault proposed and postponed, 169-70, 193, 196
to command Independent Companies, 169
reinforcements offered to, 172
sends troops to Bodö and Mo, 170, 182, 187
determination to hold Mo, 183-4
at Bjerkvik attack, 198
meets General Auchinleck, 200-1
transfers headquarters ashore, tot
visits Norwegian King and Government, 202
and evacuation, 176, 213, 218, 221, 223
strikes his flag, 227
Cossack, HMS
boards Altmark, 13
hit and aground off Narvik, 49-51
Coventry, HMS
in final bombardment of Narvik, 208, 210
in evacuation of North Norway, 219, 221
Cunningham, Vice-Admiral J. H. D.
sails from Rosyth, 31
examines northern fjords, 51, 156
conducts evacuation from Namsos, 140-2
on special mission, decides not to break wireless silence, 226
Curaçao, HMS
in Aandalsnes expedition, 98
Curlew, HMS
sunk by air attack, 206
–D–
Dahl, Colonel T. A.
operates with Group west of Mjösa, 104, 105, 110
expected to re-enter Gudbrandsdal, 111, 123
Group capitulates, 143
Daladier, M.
views on intervention in Finland, 14
receives letter from Darlan, 22
resists use of fluvial mines, 24
Darlan, Admiral, forecasts invasion, 22, 57
Defence Committee
established, 171
decides on evacuation of Narvik, 174-5
Demolitions
material sent and its use urged, 79
protest by Ruge, 103
intended use in Österdal, 124
Denmark
non-aggression pact, 6
number of men mobilized, 8th April, 7
Germans consider occupation of, 16
plan of aggression against, 18
Norwegians affected by surrender of, 38
German use of airfield, 52
train ferries destroyed, 54
Denny, Captain M. M., as naval officer-in-charge, Molde, reports on conditions, 130, 144
Derrien, Admiral, 88
Devonshire, HMS
in Namsos evacuation, 140
carries Norwegian King and Government to Britain, 219, 226
Dietl, General
functions in the invasion plan, 27
defence of Narvik, April, 152
clears railway, 156
re-allocates troops 158
contemplates evacuating Narvik, 196
on Björnfjell, 216
re-enters Narvik, 222
Dombaas 5
objective of 148th Brigade, 99-100, 104
attacked by German paratroops, 99
bombed, 114
British defence, 134-6
Dormer, Sir Cecil, 71
–E–
Edds, Captain W. F., RM, 84
Edward-Collins, Vice-Admiral G. F. B.
movements, 7th–8th April, 29, 31
conducts Aandalsnes evacuation, 30th April, 138
Effingham, HMS
in Narvik bombardment, 154-5
wrecked near Bodö, 185
Bren carriers salvaged from, 188
Eidsvold, sunk in defence of Narvik, 41
Elsfjord, see Map 8a, 182, 183
Elvegaard 9
seizure of military equipment by Germans, 41
stormed by French, 199
Elverum 4
meeting-place of Norwegian parliament, 38
captured by Germans, 102
proposed objective of French ski patrols, 88
Emile Bertin
damaged on way to Namsos, 88
Empress of Australia, S.S.
conveys troops and stores for Namsos, 84-5
Enterprise, HMS
in Narvik bombardment, 154-5
Eskimo, HMS
torpedoes Kanne, 49
severely damaged, 50
Europa, S.S., proposed use for landing in Lyngenfjord, 216
Evacuations
Central Norway, 80-82, Chapter IX
consequences of Central Norway evacuation, 161-4
Narvik area, 174-5, 192, Chapter 14
Evans, Admiral Sir Edward
appointed naval commander for Narvik, 25
mission in Sweden and Norway, 66-7
–F–
Falkenhorst, General von
appointed to command, 18
debarred from occupying minor ports, 19
transfers troops to Group Pellengahr, 120
Fauske, see Map 8b
terminus of observer posts, 205
defence of isthmus position, 214
Fellingfors, see Map 8a, 180
Feurstein, General, 183
Finneid, see Map 8b
position at south-east of Bodö peninsula, 213
abandoned, 214
Finneid, see Map 8a
position on neck of Hemnes peninsula, 182-3, 185
Firedrake, HMS
in final bombardment of Narvik, 208
Fleet Air Arm
attacks Königsberg, Bergen, 47
attacks supply ships and transports, 52
and Operation Hammer, 73-6
attempt to protect Suffolk, 75
attacks Vaernes, 94-5, 114, 134
escorts Gladiators to Lesjaskog, 116
attempt to help Central Norway evacuation, 134
its help sought for Bodö, 189
new role in inshore operations, 235
See also Ark Royal, Furious, Glorious
Fleetwood, HMS
in evacuation from Aandalsnes, 138
Fleischer, General
confers with General Béthouart, 157
opposes withdrawal from Mo, 183-4
freed for operational tasks, 202-3
meeting with General Auchinleck, 203
and use of Bardufoss, 204
at entry into Narvik, 210-11
accompanies Government to Britain, 219
on use of term ‘Allies’, 243
Forbes, Admiral Sir Charles
revises dispositions, 26
decisions on 7th April, 28-9
on 8th, 30-1
on 9th, 33-4
and Operation Hammer, 73-4, 89
on timing of Namsos evacuation, 141
orders for Lulea operation received by, later cancelled, 176
examines facilities at Mosjøen, 177
and evacuation from Narvik, 221, 223, 225-7
Foreign Legion
two battalions offered for Norway, 62, 63
sent to North Norway, 163, 193
capture Bjerkvik, 197-9
support Norwegian attacks on Kuberg, 207
in assault on Narvik, 208-11
pursue Germans to Straumen, 217
Foreign Office
notes rumour of impending partition of Scandinavia, 22
presses for action in Trondheim area, 68-9
emphasises our intention of capturing Narvik, 162
welcomes Mowinckel Plan, 173, 175
Fornebu
see Oslo
Fossbakken 10
held by Norwegian patrols, 148
held by Scots Guards, 156
France, French Government
interest of, in Thyssen’s views, 10-11
Petsamo proposal, 12
arrangements for intervention in Finland, 13-14
information prior to German invasion, 22
destroyers in Skagerrak, 52
strong moral position, 9th April, 57
oppose Central Norway evacuation, 81
receive encouraging report from Namsos, 81
favour withdrawal overland from Namsos to safeguard northern area, 166-7
conference with Norwegian Ministers in Paris, 171
and Narvik evacuation, 213
liaison questions, 242-3
Fraser, Brig. the Hon. W.
commands 24th Brigade, 145
wounded on reconnaissance, 158
commands in Mo-Bodö area, 182-3
invalided home, 186
his orders quoted, 187
French War Committee
rejects agreement on fluvial mines, 24
presses for action in Trondheim area, 69
Furious, HMS
intended attack on Bergen, 33
attacks Narvik harbour, 48
and 2nd Battle of Narvik, 48, 49
proposed for ‘Hammer’, 74
works in fjords as far as Tromsö, 194
flies off Gladiators for Bardufoss, 206
–G–
Galatea, HMS
in Aandalsnes expedition, 98, 138
Gällivare End Papers
ore deposits at, 10
its control an object of Allied policy, 13, 16, 145, 166
Gamelin, General
generalissimo on Western Front, 57, 62
favours advance inland from Aandalsnes, 69, 78
protests against Central Norway evacuation, 81
urges speed in Narvik operation, 169
orders Grong rearguard, 178
German Air Force
provision for Weserübung, 20
attacks on Home Fleet, 9th April, 33
in occupation of Oslo, 36-7
pursuit of King and Ministers, 39
capture of Stavanger and forts at Bergen, 39-40
over Narvik, 13th April, 50
Kristiansand, 52-3
transport activities, 67
attacks Suffolk, 74
numbers at Trondheim and Stavanger, 76
attacks on expeditions to Namsos and Aandalsnes, Chapters VI-IX, passim
attacks on Narvik expedition, 149-50
scope of action after Central Norway evacuation, 162
dominant in Mo-Bodö area, 182, 184-5, 188, 191, 215
strength and activities in Narvik area in May, 195, 198, 205-7, 209-10
during evacuation period, 220, 226
losses, 231
general achievement, 234-5
German Army
provision for Weserübung, 20-1
organization of expedition, 27
reinforcements in Oslo area, 67
operations against Norwegians, 68
numbers in Trondheim area, 76
in attack on Steinkjer, 92, 96
in advance on Lillehammer, 106
in attack on Kvam, 120
in Österdal, 124
situation in Narvik area after naval battles, 151-2, 156
at end of April, 158-9
numbers in advance from Grong to Bodö, 183
size and condition of Narvik force in May, 194-5
numbers defending Narvik and Ankenes in final stages, 207-8, 210
losses, 230
equipment and morale, 240-1
German Naval Staff
judgment of Operation Hammer, 77
and Operation Juno, 223, 225, 227
German Navy
every ship required for Weserübung, 19, 27
in invasion of Norway, Chapters III-IV passim
achievement appraised, 51-2
Operation Juno, 222-7
losses, 231
German Supreme Command (OKW)
studies Scandinavian operation, 18
temporarily takes direct control of Dietl’s force, 195
Getz, Colonel
relations with, 87, 91-2, 95, 143
uses overland route from Grong to Mosjøen, 175
relations affected by lack of interpreters, 243
Gjövik 4
Glasgow, HMS
Operation Henry, 84-5
evacuates King of Norway from Molde, 138
Glorious, HMS
to be used in ‘Hammer’, 74
off Trondheim, 114
Gladiators flown from, 116
returns with new aircraft, 134
flies off Hurricanes for Skaanland, 206
receives Hurricanes and Gladiators for evacuation, 220
attacked and sunk, 224-6
Glowworm, HMS
action v. Hipper, 29
enemy report, 30
Gneisenau
escorts Narvik expedition, 27
damaged by Renown, 32
returns to Wilhelmshaven, 51-2
in Operation Juno, 222-7
Goltz, General von der, 245
Göring, Marshal, opposes Weserübung, 18, 135
Gratangen 10
location, 148
objective of Norwegian attack, involving heavy losses, 156-7
Green Howards, 1st
at Otta, 126-8
at Dombaas, 136
at Verma, 137
Grom, Polish destroyer sunk off Narvik, 194
Grong 5
location, 83
detachment sent by railway to, 86
starting-point for intended withdrawal overland, 166, 178
Group Command West, 223-4
Gubbins, Lieut.-Colonel C. McV.
commands Scissorsforce, 168
in defence of Mosjøen, 180-2
commands as brigadier in Bodö-Mo area, 186
instruction to Colonel Trappes-Lomax, 188
orders retirement from Viskiskoia, 189
from Pothus and Rognan, 191-2
informed of evacuation, 192, 213
Gudbrandsdal 6
King Haakon in, 66
German advance up, 79, Chapters VII-IX passim
Günther, Herr
and German iron-ore supplies, 11
discusses Mowinckel Plan, 173, 175-6
Gurkha, HMS
sunk by air attack, 34
Gurkhas, 163
Gustaf V, King of Sweden, confirms neutral status of country, 163
–H–
Haakon VII, King of Norway
election to throne, 4
actions of, on 9th–10th April, 38-9
visited by Admiral Evans, 66
departure from Molde, 138
visited by Lord Cork in Maalselvdal, 202
Haakvik 9
landing-point of SWB, 158-9
held by Irish Guards, 200
Hagelin, Herr 18
Hallamshire
see York and Lancaster Regiment
Hamar 4
meeting-place of Norwegian Parliament, 38
captured by Germans, 102
Hambaara 5
fortification unmanned, 40, 71-2
disabled, 76
Hamilton, Captain L. H. K., RN 156
Hammer, Operation
origins, 70-2
forces provided, 72-4
reasons for abandonment, 74-6
assessment, 76-7
revived as ‘Hammer 2’, 80
Hardy, HMS
in Narvik attack, 43-5
sunk, 46
rescue of survivors, 51
Harstad 10
described, 149
as landing-place, 146-8
base frequently raided, 150, 217
evacuation, 218-21
objective of German naval sortie, 222-3
sinking of Vandyck near, 226
Hartvigvatn 9
wrecking of German aircraft on, 152
angle of German position at, 199
Hattfjelldal, see Map 8a
airfield, 180
not used by Germans, 184
Havelock, HMS, in Bjerkvik attack, 198, 199
Hegra 5
garrisoned, 67
besieged, 87
surrender (5th May), 144
Heidal 6
withdrawal of 148th Brigade to, 112, 114
Hemnesberget, see Map 8a
German landing at, 181
attempted recapture, 181-3
Henry, Operation, 84-5
Herjangsfjord 2
described, 44
scene of Bjerkvik landing, 196
used to embark forces for assault on Narvik, 209
Hipper
expedition to Trondheim, 27
rammed by Glowworm, 29
at Trondheim, 40
in Operation Juno, 222-7
Hitler, Adolf
peacetime relations with Norway, 6
receives Quisling, 17
supervises plan and selects commander, 18
retains destroyers at Trondheim, 19
seeks excuse for operation, 21
decides date, 23
backs Quisling, 39
fitfully inclined to evacuate Narvik, 152
interchange of letters with King of Sweden, 163
orders air support for Narvik, 195
requires Dietl to hold out in North Norway to the end, 216
orders supply through Leads, 222
and von der Goltz’s Finnish operations, 245
Hjerkinn 5
German threat to, 124
withdrawal of Norwegian defenders from, 135
Hoare, Rt. Hon. Sir Samuel
Secretary of State for Air, 59
on air power, 235
Hogg, Brigadier D.
commands Aandalsnes base, 129-30
proposes evacuation, 129-30, 133, 137-8
Holtermann, Major: 87
Home Fleet
and convoys for Finland, 13
and Operation Wilfred, 15
sails from Scapa, (7th April), 29
searches for enemy, 30-1
suffers air attacks, 34
moves northward, 47
west of Lofoten Is., 48
returns to Scapa, 51
reduced area of control, 52
and Operation Hammer, 73-7, 89
‘Hammer 2’, 80
proposed bombardment of Agdenes, 161
June operations, 225-7
Admiralty intervention in command of, 238
Hopen, see Map 8b
held by Scots Guards, 179
headquarters of Scissorsforce, 179
withdrawal from, 214-5
Hopwood, Brigadier A. H., 138
Horten 4
Norwegian naval base, 25
surrendered, 35
Hostile, HMS, in Narvik attack, 44-5
Hotblack, Major-General F. E., 72
Hotspur, HMS
in Narvik attack, 44-5
heavily damaged, 46
Hunter, HMS
in Narvik attack, 44
sunk, 46
Hvinden Haug, General
commands 2nd Division, 104
orders British relief of forward troops, 106
decides on withdrawal, 107
disappointment of, 109-10
hands over supply system, 123
capitulation of Division, 143
Hysnes 5
engages German destroyer, 40
fires on British destroyers, 47, 72
armament, 71-2
–I–
Icarus, HMS, captures German supply ship, 46.
Independent Companies
possible employment as demolition parties in South Norway, 162
recruitment, organization and functions, 62, 63, 167, 168
transferred to Lord Cork’s command, 169
limited usefulness, 170
operations, 180-92
evacuated from Bodö, 214-5
five more companies formed, 163, 172
Intelligence (British and French)
before German invasion, 22
7th–8th April, 28-30
9th–11th April, 66
collection placed under War Office, which produces daily summary, 66
deficiencies, 233
Intelligence (German)
reports from Norway, 20
concerning Allied intentions, 23
general achievement, 233
Inter-Services Planning Staff: function, 60
to arrange assembly and embarkation of forces, 65
to prepare plans for Central Norway evacuation, 129
report to Chiefs of Staff on capture and evacuation of Narvik, 174
Inter-Service Training Centre, 65, 238
Irish Guards, 1st
embarked, 146
at Harstad, 148-9
in Bogen area, 154
to exploit effects of Narvik bombardment, 155
at Haakvik, 200
attacked in Chrobry on way to Bodö, 184
reach Bodö, area, 187
action at Pothus, 189-92
withdrawal to Bodö, 214
Iron ore, Swedish
stocks at Narvik to be diverted to Britain, 69
German supply through Narvik stopped, 144, 201
plans to destroy mines, 163
flow of ore via Narvik to be restored for our own use, 171
possibility of securing through Mowinckel Plan, 173
hopes abandoned, 176
renewal of export from Narvik estimated to take twelve months, 211
resumption in January 1941, 229
Ironside, General Sir Edmund
Chief of Imperial General Staff, 59
and arrangements for recapture of Narvik, 64, 65
messages to Brigadier Morgan, 99, 104, 105
receives appeals from Generals Ruge and Paget, 131-2
replies, 132-3
notifies Gamelin of immediacy of Central Norway evacuation, 81
message to General Mackesy, 146
his former command at Archangel, 245
Ismay, Major-General H. L.
head of secretariat for Military Co-ordination Committee, 58, 59
member of Chiefs of Staff Committee, 165
Italy, uncertain state of British relations with, 63, 245-6
–J–
Jan Wellem, S.S.
used for refuelling at Narvik, 44
escapes damage, 45
provides supplies, 158-9
Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee, membership, 60
Joint Planning Sub-Committee
membership and functions, 59-60
to prepare directive, 65
stress weight of German air attack to be expected at Trondheim, 77, 80
pressure of work due to changes of objective, 237
Juniper, HMT
sunk, 223
Juno, German operation, 222-7
–K–
Karlsruhe
at Kristiansand, 39
sunk, 34
Keitel, General
and planning of Weserübung, 18
Kent-Lemon, Lieut.-Colonel A. L.
takes over command of 15th Brigade, 121
reports on Dombaas action, 136
Keyes, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger
presses for naval attack on Trondheim, 80
King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry,
1/4th
landing at Namsos, 84-5
defence of main road, south of Vist, 92-3
long march round German flank, 94
hold rear area, 95
in evacuation, 140
1st
at Kvam, 119-22
at Dombaas, 134-6
King-Salter, Lieut.-Colonel E. J.
reports from Norwegian headquarters (14th–18th April), 67-8
and Gudbrandsdal operations, 103, 105
wounded, 112
Kirkenes End Papers, 1
metallurgical industries of, 2
visited by 1st Cruiser Squadron, 51, 156
intended garrison for, 170
Kiruna End Papers
iron ore deposits at, 10
proposed Allied advance to Finland through, 13
hopes of reaching, 171
Kjorem 6
location, 122
action at, 124-6
Koht, Dr
actions on 9th and 10th April, 37-8
Paris visit, 171
meeting with Swedish Foreign Minister, 176
Köln, return voyage of, 34
Königsberg
damaged by Bergen forts, 40
destroyed by F.A.A., 47
Korgen, see Map 8a, 182
Kristiansand, 4
as German air base, 53
Kristiansund 5
devastated by German air attack, 132
Krokstrand, see Map 8b
action at, 188
Kuberg 10
description, 197
key to German position, 200
Norwegian capture of 207
starting-point for final Norwegian attack, 217
Künne
beached and torpedoed, 49
Kvam 6
location, 114
Norwegian withdrawal behind, 115
air support at, 117
action at, 119-22
–L–
Labergdal 10
French advance through, 157-8
Landing craft
six for Operation Hammer, 74
none accompanying Narvik expedition, 151
arrival of 4 ALC and 6 MLC, 193
number insufficient for assault on Narvik, 196
used at Bjerkvik, 198-9
in final assault, 207-9
shortage of, 240
Langset, see Map 8b 192
Lapphaug 10
German post attacked by Norwegians, 156-7
Larvik End Papers, 66
Laurantzon, General, 87
Layton, Vice-Admiral G.
protecting convoy, 7th April, 29
in proposed attack on Bergen, 33
commands escort to Namsos, 85, 146
completes Aandalsnes evacuation, 139
Leads, The
general description of, 2-3
used by German shipping, 1939-40, 9-10
in Operation Juno, 222
their subsequent protection by German air power, 229
League of Nations
Norwegian support of, 5
in relation to Russo-Finnish War, 12
Leirfjord, see Map 8b, 215
Lesjaskog 6
position, 114
used for air operations, 115-8, 122
railway accident at, 136-7
Lessons of Campaign 232-245
Light Divisions, French
1st, how formed, 62
2nd, at Brest, 78
waiting in the Clyde, 163, 172
3rd, at Brest, 78, 163. See also Chasseurs Alpins
position described, 103
defence, 105-8
bridge destroyed, 110
Lillesjona, see Map 8a 85
Lofoten Islands End Papers
and Vesteraalen, 147
loss of Chrobry near, 184
Observer Posts in, 205
evacuation of Norwegian forces from Rösvik to. 214
Lulea End Papers
ore exports from, 10
proposed measures at, 12, 15, 171, 173, 176, 201
on route of proposed Finland expedition, 13
date of ice clearance at, 21, 176
danger of German coup against, 66, 161
Foreign Ministers meet at, 175
Lundehögda 6
action at, 106-7
Lütjens, Vice-Admiral 27
Lützow
in expedition to Oslo, 27
Lyngenfjord End Papers 216
–M–
Mackesy, Major-General P. J.
at Scapa, 11th–12th April, 65
earlier career, 145
instructions, 145-6
sails with advance party, 146-8
relations with Lord Cork, 70, 147, 150-5
conduct of operations, 155-9
sends troops to Bodo and Mo, 170, 182, 200
rejects General Béthouart’s initial proposal for landing at Öyjord, 196
plans landing for Narvik, 196
decides on Bjerkvik attack, 197
hands over command to Lieut. General Auchinleck, 200-1
Marschall, Admiral, commands in Operation Juno, 222-7
Massy, Lieut.-General H. R. S.
commands Allied forces except for Narvik, 78
memorandum on policy, 94-5
representations of General Paget to, 114
defines bridgehead, 122
notifies German advance in Österdal, 123
evacuation arrangements, 129, 131-2, 138-9
presses for demolition parties in South Norway, 162
policy for Mo-Mosjøen area, 167
its rejection, 168-9
states four essential requirements, 242
Maund, Captain L. E. H., R.N.
accompanies General Mackesy and advance party, 146
agrees with postponement of Narvik attack, 196
reference made to his account of operations, 153. (footnote)
‘Mauriceforce’, 68
Military Co-ordination Committee
functions and membership, 58-9
meetings on 9th and 10th April, 64-65
11th–13th April, 68-70
and Operation Hammer, 72-5
abandons ‘Hammer 2’, 80
decision to evacuate Central Norway, 80, 129
briefs Lord Cork, 147
re-organized, 165
and possibility of guerrilla warfare, 168
replaced by Defence Committee, 171
concerned with operational details, 237
Military Mission
appointed, 202
reports Norwegian Government’s views on Bodo evacuation, 216
Mine-laying
in the Leads proposed, 11, 14-15
timing of, 23-4
carried out, 25-26
first use of magnetic mines, 54-5
results, 234
Ministry of Economic Warfare
views of, on German iron ore supplies, 10-11
paper on retention of Narvik, 175
Mo, see Map 8a
discussion of defence of, 167, 169
to be garrisoned, 170
arrival of Independent Company at, 179
air attacks on, 179
line of approach from Mosjøen cut by Germans, 181-2
attempted defence, 182-6
evacuated, 186
Molde 5
description, 97
bombed, 130
Montcalm
in Namsos evacuation, 140
Moore, Group Captain M. M., 203
Morgan, Brigadier H. de R.
in command of 148th Brigade, 98
commands sector of base area, 138
Mosjøen,, see Map 8a
small initial force landed at, 166, 178
discussion of air defence, 167
need for naval protection, 169
rapidity of German advance towards, 168
attempted defence, 180
evacuated, 181-2
Mountain Troops (German)
3rd Division provided for Narvik, 20, 27
used at Vist, 92
large reinforcements wanted, 96
2nd Division sent additionally to Norway, 183
mountain infantry dropped in Narvik area, 195
cross-country march to relieve General Dietl, 215-6. See also Ski-troops
Mowinckel, Herr, 173
Murmansk
used by Bremen, 10
proposal to blockade, 12
rumoured presence of German troops at, 170
Allied convoys to, attacked from Norway, 229
–N–
Namsos 5
described, 83
intended base for Finland expedition, 13
its occupation desired by Falkenhorst, 19
possible Allied foothold, 64
operations based on, 84-96
attacked from the air, 89-90, 140
evacuated, 142
Narvik Committee: 165
Narvik 9
location and growth, 3
iron-ore exports, 10-11
Allied landing planned, 13-16
German capture, 40-1
the Allied expedition to, Chapters X, XI, XIII
postponement of assault, 196
assault, 208-11
heavy German air attack, 217
re-entered by Germans, 222
scene of Hitler’s first defeat, 232
Narvik, Mayor of
see Broch, Theodor
Newall, Air Chief Marshal Sir Cyril
Chief of Air Staff, 59
supports Operation Maurice, 68
opposes despatch of bomber squadron to Narvik area, 172
Nicholson, Lieut.-Colonel C. G. C., 131
Nicholson, Captain R. S. G., R.N., 85
Nord-Norge, S.S., transport of German troops, 180-1
Norge, sunk at Narvik, 41
Northern Barrage
efforts to complete, September 1918, 5
decision to reconstruct, November 1939, 11
Bergen to be terminal point, 13
alternative terminal on coast desired, 161
North-Western Expeditionary Force, 201
Norwegian aircraft
numbers, 7
unable to resist at Oslo, 36
withdrawn from Stavanger, 40
support Norwegian attack in mountains, 197
in final evacuation, 219
Norwegian Army
service and training, 6
dispositions prior to invasion, 7
early operations, South Norway, 67-8, 100-3
north of Trondheim, 87, 91-2, 95
south of Lillehammer, 105-7
assistance to British at Tretten, 112
Kvam, 122
and Dombaas, 136
withdrawal from Gudbrandsdal, 123, 135
end of campaign in Central and South Norway, 143-4, 162
contact with British in North Norway, 148
operations, 156-8
in Mosjøen-Bodö area, 179-183, 186-92
advance in mountains, 197, 199, 207
battalion seconded for assault on Narvik, 201, 209-11
in defence and evacuation of Bodo, 214-6
and Allied evacuation, 218-9
relations with, 244.
Norwegian Government
complains of Cossack action, 14
protests against British minelaying, 24
warned of possible attack on Narvik, 37
actions on 9th and 10th April, 37-9
loses touch with its representatives, 65
its information from Oslo, 67
urges recapture of Trondheim, 71
appoints new Commander-in-Chief, 100
evacuated from Molde, 138
representatives sent to Paris and London, 171
and Allied evacuation, 175-6, 216, 219
attitude to Polish Brigade sent to Tromsö, 193
visited by Lord Cork, 202
members evacuated in Devonshire, 210
requisitioning of mercantile marine, 229
British relations with, 243-5. See also Anglo-Norwegian relations
Norwegian mercantile marine
importance of, 2
rise, 4
losses in First World War, 5
agreement for chartering of November 1939, 9
requisitioned by Norwegian Government, 229
Norwegian Navy
strength in 1939, 6
disposition of coast defence ships, 25
patrol of minefield, 26
and German invasion, 35, 39, 41
at Aandalsnes, 130
in final evacuation, 219
Norwegian Royal Family, 38, 138. See also Haakon VII
Nubian, HMS, visits Namsos after bombing, 90
–O–
Observer Posts, 205
Oil Pioneer, S.S., sunk, 223
Olav Tryggvason, in defence of Horten, 35
Operations, see Avonmouth, Hammer, Henry, Maurice, Primrose, Rupert, Scissors, Sickle, Wilfred, also Juno
Orama, S.S., empty transport sunk, 223-4
Orzel, Polish submarine, sinks Rio de Janeiro, 30
Oscarsborg 4
fortress sinks Blücher and damages Lutzow, 36
Oslofjord 4
penetrated by German warships, 35
Oslo 4
German capture, 35-7
evacuated by Government, 38
arrival of German reinforcements reported, 67
RAF attacks on Fornebu airfield, 53, 133-4
Osterdal 5
German advance through, reported, 67, 123-4
withdrawal of Norwegian delaying detachment from, 135
resistance in, terminated, 143
Otta 6
guns halted at, 111
position prepared at, 114, 124
described, 126
action at, 127-8
Oxelösund End Papers
ore exports from, 10
Öyjord 9
linked with Narvik by ferry, 148
dominates landing-points at Narvik, 151
objective of General Mackesy’s plans, 155, 196-7
captured, 199
starting-point for Narvik attack, 208-9
artillery positions, 209
–P–
Paget, Major-General B. C. T.
instructed to leave for North, 72
order withdrawn, 75
appointed to Sickleforce, 77
operations, Chapter VIII
evacuation of force, Chapter IX
on mistakes in planning of campaign, 236, 237
on lack of interpreters, 243
Paratroops (German)
in capture of Oslo, 36
in capture of Stavanger, 40
dropped near Dombaas, 99-100
reported in Osterdal, 124
expected during retreat from Gudbrandsdal, 135
in Narvik area, 195-6, 217, 220
their use a novelty, 235
Pegram, Captain F. H., 84
Pellengahr, General, 27, 106, 120
Penelope, HMS
detached with Repulse, 30
joins Renown, 44
selected for Narvik operation, 46
damaged, 47
Petsamo End Papers
proposed attack on, 12-13
Phillips, Brigadier C. G.
commands 146th Brigade, 85
rejoins from Narvik area, 86
confers with Norwegians, 87, 91
report to General, 93
holds base area, 95
Plan R.4
description, 15-16
timing, 23-4
abandonment, 26
forces made ready for, 60-61
intended transfers from France for, 62
Pol III, 35
Polish Brigade
intended for Finnish expedition, 62
recruitment, 63
sent to North Norway, 163, 193
description, 193
directed first to Tromsö, 193
march from Bogen to Bjerkvik
replace British in Ankenes peninsula, 200
replace French, 207
pursue Germans beyond head of Beisfjord, 217-8
Pollock, Colonel R. C. G., 202
Porsangerfjord End Papers, 203
Pothus, action at, 189-92
Pound, Admiral Sir Dudley
First Sea Lord, 59
orders disembarkation of troops from cruisers, 26
proposes ‘Hammer 2’, 80
briefs Lord Cork. 147
and German threat to Mosjøen, etc., 169
and cancellation of Bergen attack, 239
Prime Minister (Rt. Hon. Neville Chamberlain)
surprised by Admiralty decision, 26
presides over Military Co-ordination Committee, 59
statement in House, 9th April, 66
confronted with views adverse to ‘Hammer’, 75
gives orders for ‘Hammer 2’, 80
announces evacuation from Aandalsnes, 2nd May, 141, 144
on time factor in capture of Narvik, 161
reorganizes Military Co-ordination Committee, 164-5
agrees to Norway’s inclusion in Allied Military Committee, 165
emphasizes German losses, 230
warning against dispersal of forces, 245
Prime Minister (Rt. Hon. W. S. Churchill)
formation of Government, 171
presses for action at Narvik, 171-2
desire to bottle up Lulea, 173
and Mowinckel Plan, 173-4
reasons for abandoning Narvik, 174-5
project for self-contained garrison, 175
defers announcement of intended evacuation to Norwegians, 218. See also Churchill
Primrose, Operation, 98
Prunella, sights unknown vessels (5th June), 225
‘Puffers’
described, 149
bring troops to Bodö area, 187
evacuate from Rognan to Bodö, 189
and assault on Narvik, 209, 210
in withdrawal along Bodo peninsula, 214
in final evacuation, 219
difficulty in maintaining steady supply of, 240
Punjabi, HMS, damaged but returns to Narvik attack, 49
–Q–
Quisling, Major
visits Hitler, 17
seizes power, 38
causes lack of confidence, 218, 244
–R–
Raeder, Grand-Admiral
on iron-ore traffic, 11
proposes action in Norway, 17
doubts about naval strength, 18
forecasts British intentions, 23
orders ruthless breaking of Norwegian resistance, 35
Rana, R., see Map 8b 186-8
Randsfjord 4
attempt to check German advance at, 102-3, 105
Ranen, S.S., use as decoy ship Raven, 216
Ranfjord, see Map 8a
location, 180
entered by Nord-Norge, 181
exposed to air attack and lacking naval patrol, 182
Rauenfels, S.S., 46
Rauma, R. 6
Renown, HMS
covers mine-laying, 25, 26, 29
search for Glowworm, 30
engages Gneisenau and Scharnhorst, 32
diverted from Narvik convoy duty, 225
returns to Scapa and sails with Renown, 225-7
Repulse, HMS: leaves Scapa, 29
sent to intercept enemy, 30-31
joins Renown, 44
diverted from Narvik convoy duty, 225
sent to join convoys, 226
Resolution, HMS
in Bjerkvik attack, 198
sent home after bombing, 206
Reynaud, M.
becomes prime minister of France, 14
accepts plan of action, including fluvial mines, 24
and evacuation of Central Norway, 81
desires success at Narvik to offset bad news, 173
Rio de Janeiro, S.S.
sinking of, 30
event reported to Norwegian Government, 36
its implications ignored, 233
Rodney, HMS
sails from Scapa, 29
deck bombed, 34
returns to Scapa, 51
in June operations, 225-7
Rognan, see Map 8b
position, 187
base for retirement, 189, 191-2
Rombaksfjord 2
scene of destroyer battle, 13th April, 50
reconnoitred, 150
crossed in final assault, 208-10
Romsdal 6
Roope, Lt-Comdr G. Broadmead, 29
Roscher Nielsen, Lieut.-Colonel R.
Norwegian commander in Mo–Bodö area, 183
proposed for command over British troops, 203
Rosenberg, Herr, 17
Rösvik, see Map 8b
terminus of road north, 214-6
Royal Air Force
supplies aircraft to Finland, 12
reports German movements, 28
attacks warships, 28-9
finds German ships, 8th April, 30
reconnaissance work, 9th April, 33
Bergen attack, 34
finds German battlecruisers, 52
attacks ships and airfields, 53-5
sowing of magnetic mines, 54
Operation Hammer, 72-4
attempted raids on Trondheim, 89
Gladiators on Lesjaskog, 114-8
patrols at Aandalsnes, 118, 133
unable to support army as requested, 119
bombs enemy bases to protect evacuation, 133-4
proposals for Narvik area, 164
dispatch of fighters, but no bombers, after 10th May, 172
search for airfield sites, 179
in action at Pothus and near Bodö, 192, 215
activities in North Norway, 203-7
in assault on Narvik, 209-10
in evacuation of North Norway, 217-8, 220
help of Coastal Command for Narvik evacuation not requested, 221
attack on German ships in Trondheim and diversionary attack on Vaernes, with main effort at Bergen, 227
losses, 231
general difficulties, 234-5
Royal Engineers
intended demolitions in Österdal, 124
demolitions exploded in Rosti gorge, 135
survey damage in Narvik, 211
Royal Leicestershire Regiment, 1/5th
despatched to Aandalmes in two flights, 99
at Aasmarka, 106-8
losses on march, 108
at Balbergkamp, 108-9
at Tretten, 112
Royal Lincolnshire Regiment, 1/4th
landing at Namsos, 84-5
War Diary of, 91
in fighting at Vist, 92-4
difficult withdrawal of rear companies, 94
in evacuation, 140
Royal Marines
howitzer battery for ‘Hammer’, 72
land at Namsos, 84-5
howitzer battery at Namsos, 95
land at Aandalsnes, 98
anti-aircraft battery, 98
to action near Verma, 137
Fortress Unit at Skaanland, 149-50
transfer of base organization, 218
Royal Navy
coast of Norway safeguarded by, 6
action against Altmark, 13
Operation Wilfred, 25-6
counter-measures against German expedition, 29-35
Battles of Narvik, 43-51
and Operation Hammer, 73-5
in evacuation of Central Norway, 138-42
force assigned to Lord Cork, 147
and control of coast south of Narvik, 169, 180-1, 182
in evacuation of North Norway, 219-227
losses, 231
effects of German air power on, 234
problems of command, 238-9
shortage of destroyers, 240. See also Home Fleet and names of ships
Ruge, General
defends barricade, 38
appointed Commander-in-Chief, 10th April, 100
visited by Admiral Evans, 66-7
presses for action at Trondheim, 70-1
operations, 10th–20th April, 101-3
negotiations with King-Salter and Morgan, 103-5
doubts about holding of Lillehammer, 107
requires stand at Tretten, 111-2
pessimistic message, 115
negotiations with Paget, 122-3
receives news of evacuation, 131-3
evacuated from Molde, 138-9
unable to take troops to North Norway, 143
warned of Namsos evacuation, 143
urges importance of stemming advance from south, 182, 183-4
activities as Head of Supreme Defence Command, 202-3
informed of Narvik evacuation, 219
stays in Norway and negotiates armistice, 219, 222
attitude to British, 244
‘Rupertforce’
name presumed given by Mr. Churchill, 65
Russia
invasion of Finland by, 7, 12-14
uncertainty regarding intentions of, in North Norway, 63, 170, 193, 201, 245
Rye, see Maps 7a, 7b, 53
–S–
Saltdal, see Map 8b, 187
Sandnessjöen, see Map 8a, 181, 216
Scharnhorst
escorts Narvik expedition, 27
engaged by Renown, 32
returns to Wilhelmshaven, 51-2
in Operation Juno, 222-7
torpedo-hit by Acasta, 225
‘Scissorsforce’ 168
Scots Guards,
1st
advance party, 146-8
operate with Norwegians, 154, 156-7
one company to Bodo, 159
three companies arrive at Mo, 182
action at Stien, 185-6
withdrawal to Bodo, 186-9
welcome fighter aircraft, 194
occupy positions in Bodo peninsula, 214-5
5th
disbanded, 14
Setnesmoen 6
used as landing-ground, 118
Sheffield, HMS
and Operation Henry, 84-5
in evacuation from Aandalsnes, 138
Sherwood Foresters, t /8th
embarked without mortar ammunition, 99
at Nykirke and Biri, 105-6
at Lundehögda and Slagbrenna, 106-8
at Balbergkamp, 108-9
at Frydenlund, 110
at Tretten, 112 Shortages of equipment
on disembarkation from cruisers, 61
in Mauriceforce, 86
in Sickleforce, 99
in North Norway, 151
generally, 239-41
‘Sickleforce’, 69
Sildvik 10
on line of German retreat from Narvik, 208, 211
Simpson, Lieut.-Colonel H. W., R.M.
commands naval force at Aandalsnes, 98
commands sector of base area, 138
held by Scots Guards, 154
landing of Chasseurs Alpins near, 157
Skaanland 10
location of naval base, 149-50
air attacks on, 150
project for military base at, 201
attempt to construct airfield at, 204-5
evacuated, 218
Skagerrak End Papers
at termination of the Leads, 9
assumed safe area for German reinforcements, 20, 55
control secured by German air action, 52
work of British submarines in, 34, 52
French destroyer sortie into, 52-3
Ski-troops
British
French
land at Namsos without skis, 88
partly equipped, go
patrols in mountains, 95
in Namsos rearguard, 140
in Narvik area, 157-9
proposed for Grong rearguard, 178
with Poles in Ankenes peninsula, 207
to attack German rear, 208
Norwegian
at Kvam, 121-2
at Stien, 186
German
in attack on Vist, 92
at Balbergkamp, 109-10
at Narvik, 195
Skjelfjord End Papers
naval station and repair depot, 47, 181
intended rendezvous, 147
Skjomenfjord 2
position, 158
point of departure for proposed attack on German rear, 208, 217
Smyth, Brigadier H. E. F.
receives instructions, 113
Morgan’s conference with, 114
wounded at Kvam, 121
Sola see Stavanger
Southampton, HMS
in evacuation from Aandalsnes, 138
carries advance party to Harstad and mainland, 146-8
in final bombardment of Narvik and Ankenes, 208
in Narvik evacuation, 221, 227
South Wales Borderers, 2nd
embarked, 146
at Harstad, 148
at Skaanland, 154
operations towards Ankenes, 158-9, 200
wrecked in Effingham, 185
occupy position south of Lake Solöi, 215
Spearfish, HMS
torpedoes Lützow, 48
Stanley, Rt. Hon. Oliver
Secretary of State for War, 59
Stannard, Lieut. R. B. 140
Stavanger 4
airfield (Sola) to be demolished, 13, 15
capture by Germans, 39-40
resistance continued in mountains, 101
RAF attacks on airfield, 53-5, 133-4
Steinkjer 3
held by 146th Brigade, 86
heavily bombed, 93
abandoned, 94
estimate of German garrison at, 96
Steffens, General, 101
Stien, see Map 8a
position, 182
action at, 185-6
‘Stockforce’ 190
Stockwell, Lieut.-Colonel H. C., 191
Storfosshei, see Map 8b, 187
Storjord, see Map 8b, 189
Stork, HMS
in escort of Chrobry, 184
protects landing craft during assault on Narvik, 208
Straight, Squadron-Leader Whitney W., 115
Straumen 2
described, 50
approached by French land advance, 207, 217
Stumpff, Col. General, 195
Submarines: dispositions to protect mine-laying, 25
sinking of Rio de Janeiro, 30
reports from Skaw, 31
sinking of Karlsruhe, 34
other successes and losses, 35, 48
sow magnetic mines, 55
proposed use to land demolition parties in South Norway, 162
alarm regarding, delays Nord-Norge, 181
success against Gneisenau, 227. See also U-boats
–S–
Suffolk, HMS
bombards Sola and is counter-attacked, 74
Sundlo, Colonel, 41
Supreme War Council
discusses Thyssen memorandum, 11
resolves on intervention in Finland, 13
decisions of, on 28th March, 23-4
delegates command to Britain, 57
accepts British views, 57
meeting on 9th April, 2
meeting on 22nd April, 78
accepts evacuation of Central Norway, 81
plans compensated destruction of Swedish iron mines, 163
admits Norwegian representation, 165
approves evacuation of Narvik, 175
Sweden
relations with Norway (1905-18), 5
iron-ore and Finnish questions, 10-15
source of intelligence for both sides, 22-3
German invasion rumoured, 63
information from Norway, 66
Anglo-French mission sent, 66
facilities allowed to Germans on railway, etc., 152, 194-5
difficult situation after the evacuation of Central Norway, 162-3
and Mowinckel Plan, 173, 175-6
Dietl’s force expected at frontier, 218
its isolation from the west as a result of the campaign, 230
operations affected throughout by uncertainties regarding Swedish neutrality, 246
–T–
Tanks
British
requested by Ruge, 103
sunk in Effingham, 184
French
in assault at Bjerkvik, 197-9
fail at Narvik and Ankenes, 209, 210
German
in action on 16th April, 102
at Tretten, Kvam, and Otta, 112, 121, 127
Taraldsvikfjell 9
described, 208
attacked, 209-10
Teviot Bank, HMS 26
Thyssen, Herr Fritz 10
Tjeldsund 10
position, 148
location of naval base, 149, 150
mined from the air, 220
Transport problems
of Norway in general, 1
of Scissorsforce, 168
Trappes-Lomax, Lieut.-Colonel T. B.
succeeds to command of 24th Brigade, 158
in withdrawal from Mo, 187-9
Trawlers
three lost at Namsos, 140
six lost at Aandalsnes, 130
fifteen lost at Skaanland, 150
escort for preliminary convoy in Narvik evacuation, 221
particularly vulnerable to air attack, 240
Tretten 6
action at, 110-12
Tromsö End Papers
possibly occupied by Germans, 66
destination of Norwegian Government, 138
use of radio station, 154
additional base and hospital base to be established at, 201, 202, 218
evacuation, 219-221
Trondheim 5
captured by Germans with Vaernes airfield, 40
British air attacks, 47, 53, 134, 229
situation at, reported by King-Salter, 67
strategic importance and access, 70-1
direct attack proposed, 72-7
captured by pincer movement attempted, 77-81, Chapters VI-VIII passim
German establish relief, 143
in Operation Juno, 224-7
Truant, HMS
sinks Karlsruhe, 34
Trygg
sunk off Aandalsnes, 130
Tysfjord End Papers, 216
–U–
U-boats
protect invasion, 27
one sunk by aircraft in Herjangsfjord, 48
convey supplies to Trondheim, 76
sinking of Cedarbank, 111
three sunk and North Sea dispositions captured in Narvik area, 150
planned use for reinforcing Narvik, 195
–V–
Vaernes, see Trondheim
Valentini, Lieut.-Colonel, 157
Valiant, HMS
sails from Scapa, 29
ships special shell for ‘Hammer’, 74
escorts first transports to Harstad, 148
meets Narvik convoys, 223, 225-6
Vandyck, S.S.
bombed and disabled in Harstad area, 226
Vefsenfjord, see Map 8a, 177, 181
Vefsna, R., see Map 8a, 180
Verdalsöra 3
Norwegian outpost at, 87
attacked by Germans, 91-2
Vice-Chiefs of Staff
appointed 23rd April, 59
oppose ‘Hammer’, 75
estimate for antiaircraft defence of Narvik, 164
Victoria Cross
Ville d’Alger, S.S.
difficulties of unloading, at Namsos, 90
Vindictive, HMS
embarks Irish Guards for landing at Narvik, 155
evacuates troops from Bodö 215
Viskiskoia, see Map 8b
action at, 188-9
Vist 3
German objective, 91
attacked and captured, 92-3
Vivian, Rear-Admiral J. G. P.
doubts about one-day evacuation of Namsos, 141-2
has charge of ships in Narvik evacuation, 219
–W–
Warburton-Lee, Captain B. A. W., R.N.
attacks German destroyers at Narvik, 43-6
War Cabinet
considers iron-ore problem, 10-12
help to Finland, 12-14
and timing of Norway operation, 22
relaxes rules for attacks on shipping, 35
restricts aircraft raiding Stavanger, 55
relationship with Ministerial Co-ordination Committee and Chiefs of Staff, 58-60
deliberations on 9th–11th April, 64-5
authorizes operations in Trondheim area, 68-9
abandons Trondheim operations, 81
question of instructions to General Mackesy restricting bombardment, 154
and reorganization of 1st May, 165
deals with military objections to attack on Narvik, 169-70
discusses Mowinckel Plan, 173
considers and authorizes withdrawal from Norway, 174-5
concerned with operational details, 237-8
War Office
stands down forces for Finland, 14
on enemy airfield prospects, 53
on inter-Allied command, 58
affected by commitments in France, 60
intelligence arrangements, 66
and subordination of British to Norwegian commander, 103-5
instructions brought to General Mackesy by D.D.M.O., 146
appreciation by D.M.O. of Narvik situation, 70, 152
presses for immediate assault on Narvik, 153
orders one company to Bodö, 159
raises Independent Companies, 167-8
estimates anti-aircraft requirements in North Norway, 202
failures in planning, 236
Warspite, HMS
joins Home Fleet, 34
in 2nd Battle of Narvik, 48-51
and Operation Hammer, 73-5
aircraft from, sinks submarine near Narvik, 150
available for Narvik operation on short-term basis only, 153
in bombardment, 154
replaced by Resolution, 194
Wegener, Vice-Admiral, 16-17
Wells, Vice-Admiral L. V. 134
Weserübung
origins, 16-18
execution, Chapter III
appraised, 51-2
Whitworth, Vice-Admiral W. J.
and the minelaying, 25-30
Narvik orders, 31
engages German battle cruisers, 32
sends destroyers to patrol Vestfjord entrance, 43
considers reinforcement, 44
new Admiralty orders, 46
transfers to Warspite, 48
2nd Battle of Narvik, 48-51
reports situation at Narvik, 51, 147
Narvik reconnoitred by his destroyers, 150
Wilfred, Operation
name and details, 14-5
timing, 23-4
Wolverine, HMS
rescues troops from Chrobry, 184
–Y–
York, HMS
in Namsos evacuation, 141-2
York and Lancaster Regiment
1/4th (Hallamshire)
landing at Namsos, 84-5
in reserve, 94-5
1st
at Kvam, 120
at Kjorem, 124-6
return journey to Aandalsnes, 135, 136
–Z–
Zulu, HMS
in bombardment of Narvik, 154
in pursuit of Nord-Norge, 181