Battle of the Atlantic

U-25 sinks the French steamer Baoule (5874t) from convoy 20-K en route from Casablanca to Brest 45 miles WNW of Corunna. 2 of the crew are lost and 11 are missing.

Diplomatic Relations

Beginning this day there are 3 further sets of discussions between the Soviets and the Finns over the recent Soviet demands. No agreement is reached. The Finnish negotiators wish to accept some concessions but their government sees the Soviet attempts to bargain as a sign of weakness. Marshal Gustav Emil Mannerheim opposes this view. In fact, because Vyacheslav Molotov has explained the nature of the talks in a public speech, the Soviets are probably even more firmly committed with prestige at stake. Although it is not apparent to the Finns, there will be no more serious talks after their third meeting on Nov 9.

German Raiders

The hunt for the German raider Admiral Graf Spee begins in earnest by the Royal Navy. Involved in the search are 4 battleships, 14 cruisers and 5 aircraft carriers.