Battle of the Atlantic

The Norwegians steamer Nyhaug (4044t) is sunk by German bombing at Lepsoy.

Diplomatic Relations

Germany officially declares war on Norway.

Norway

The British decide to evacuate their forces from Namsos and Andalsnes, giving up any attempt to reach Trondheim. Andalsnes is heavily attacked from the air.

Occupied Poland

Himmler issues orders for the construction of a concentration camp at Auschwitz. Unlike other such camps, this is to be the central 'extermination' facility.