Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill12 January 1940
Argues that control of Narvik is vital to disrupting German iron ore supplies.
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Argues that control of Narvik is vital to disrupting German iron ore supplies.
Supports Allied plans to intervene in Norway and threaten the Narvik ore route.
Presses for mining Norwegian waters to force ore traffic away from Narvik.
Continues pushing plans for a northern operation linked to Narvik.
Backs Supreme War Council approval of mining Norwegian waters and preparing Narvik occupation plans.
Oversees naval preparations as Operation Wilfred begins before the German invasion.
Responds to the German landing at Narvik during Operation Weserubung.
Receives reports of Warburton-Lee's destroyer attack in the first naval battle.
Welcomes the second naval attack that destroys the remaining German destroyers.
Supports the Allied landing at Harstad for operations against Narvik.
Presses for stronger action while Allied commanders delay a frontal assault.
Monitors Allied build-up as French and Polish troops join the Narvik campaign.
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