The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02

That, he said, radically altered the basic distribution of sea power and enabled the British to transfer units from the North Sea to the Mediterranean.
 Naxis May Strike Anywhere
 But Chamberlain warned that the blt2kricg may strike next in any direction. Germany, he reminded, holds the central position in this war. She has made preparations, he asserted, which may or may not be carried out for a large scaleat- tack on the western front.
 'It may be that their savage hordes will he hurled against in- noeent neighbors in southeast Eu- rope" he said, Tor even 0 lightning swoop on this country.
 No such move. he was certain, would catch Britain off guard, Plans have been made for any eventually and disposition of Allied forces un- dertaken accordingly. Despite ap- parent Initial German successes jn Norway he predicted that the ad- vantage in the long run lies with the Allies
 He attributed the withdrawal from the positions south Of Trond- helm to Inability of allied forces to land sufficient artillery and heavy material in the face of German air power. The Allies, he noted, lacked air bases for the protection of their operations.
 Despite the cheers in Commons today there is certain to be Critic- ism probably severe and vigorous when tho debate on Britain's war effort is held Tuesday.
 Lord Shell, Laborite leader In the House of Lords, indicated this plain ly when he arose after hearing a statement to the upper chamber by Lord Hankey which paralleled Chambcrlain's remarks to the lower house.
 Opposition Not Happy
 The opposition, Shell said, "is far from happy" concerning certain events In Norway and the prepara- tions made to deal with them.
 The withdrawal of British and French troops from the Norwegian landing base at Andalsnes in the face of 0 hammering German of- fensive through the mountains meant the end of the expeditIonary operations as Q major factor south of Trondhcim.
 We have no intention of per- mitting Norway to become & side- show" he said, after asserting that the Allied troops were withdrawn without loss under the noses" of the German air fleet.
 What, He Said Briefly
 The Prime Minister, facing an angry Parliament as result of re- verses in Scandinavia. said that
 l. The German superiority of In central Norway had made 1t land artillery well as air strength in central Norway had made 1t necessary for the Allies to abandon hope of capturing the vital port of Trondheim from the south and thus the main fighting frnot in Scandi- navia was shifted to the Steinkjer sector north of Trondheim.
 2. The advantage in the long run, T am satisfied" lies with the AL lies in Norway.
 3. Germany's next attack may come in southeastern Europe.
 {. The British and French bat tlefieet already is in the eastern basin of the Mediterranean (where 1t would be most effective If Italy joined the war on Germany's side) and is en route to Alexandria.
 5. Adolf Hitler may even attempt a lightning "swoop" agains the Brit ish Isles in an effort to deal knock out blow presumably by air.
 Chamberlain pointed out that Ger many holds a central position.
 We know the enemy holds a cen- tral position. They have immense forces always mounted and ready for an attack" he asserted, which can be launched with lightning ra- pidity on any one of many fields.
 Tt may be their savage hordes will be hurled against innocent neighbors in southeast Europe"
 The Germans might make any one of a number of possible moves, he said, asserting that Germany has preparations flor an attempt at a large scale attack on the west front or even a lightning swoop on this country"
 Chamberlain asserted that Ger many had no scruples against in- vading either Belgium or Holland or both.