Chronology of World War II

November 1939

Thursday, November 16th


Battle of the Atlantic

  • U-34 sinks the British steamer Arlington Court (4915t) from convoy SL-7A 320 miles from Start Point with the loss of 5 of her crew. The Dutch steamer Algenib rescues 22 survivors from a lifeboat. Another 7 crewmen are picked up by the Norwegian tanker Spinanger on the 22nd.
  • U-28 sinks the Dutch tanker Sliedrecht (5133t) 200 miles south of Rockall Bank. 26 crewmen are missing, but the British trawler Mersia rescues 5 survivors during the night of the 23rd.
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Czechoslovakia, Resistance

After some recent unrest, martial law is declared in Prague. There are many shootings and deportations.

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Diplomatic Relations

The offer by King Carol of Rumania is also rejected by the belligerents.

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