In the early hours of the morning, German warships sail with the troops who will carry out the first landings in Norway.
The first contingents of the Allied expeditionary force to Norway are embarked in cruisers of the Royal Navy.
Towards evening, the British fleet leaves Scapa Flow for the Norwegian coast to intercept the German naval formation.
During the night, British destroyers lay three minefields in Norwegian waters.
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Bibliography:
World War II Magazine Day-by-Day Desk Diary, 1989
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