Battle of the Atlantic
U-4 captures the Finnish steamer Walma (1361t) off Smagen on the west coast of Sweden. The ship is scuttled, but the entire crew is saved.[
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]Japan, Politics
Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura becomes foreign minister in Gen Nobuyuki Abe's recently appointed government. Between now and their fall in Jan 1940 some conciliatory moves are made toward the United States. These are not reciprocated and this strengthens the beliefs and standing of the more militant Japanese politicians.[
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