Norway
British troops evacuated from Alesund.
Germans counter-attack near Narvik (and on May 2); attack repulsed.
German forces link up between Oslo and Bergen.
Surrender of 4,000 Norwegian troops, trapped at Lillehammer.
Western Front
Hitler orders Gelb (‘Yellow’) offensive against Low Countries and France to commence May 5.
Home Fronts
Germany: Krupp armament works at Essen designated a ‘National Socialist model plant’ for its outstanding services to the Third Reich.
