Battle of the Atlantic

U-38 sinks the Greek steamer Garoufalia (4708t) in Norwegian waters with the loss of 4 crewmen. 25 survivors are picked up by the Norwegian steamer Tellus.

Diplomatic Relations

Hitler meets the Norwegian politician Vidkun Quisling, founder of the 'National Union', a Norwegian pro-Nazi movement.

Finland - Winter War

Day 12

In northern Finland the Finns launch a counter-offensive at Suomussalmi and recapture Salla. The Soviet 163rd Div is cut off in Suomussalmi by the attacks of the Finnish 9th Bde. On the Ladoga Karelia the Russians launch a series of offensives at Kollaa. Besides a frontal assault flanking actions are also attempted. In the Tolvajärvi battle area, Col Paavo Talvela issues orders for the decisive attack. In northern Finland near Salla a Russian regiment shatters the defense at Märkäjärvi. The Finns fall back about 10 km west to Salmijärvi.

In the Tolvajärvi battle area, Colonel Talvela issues the order for the decisive attack. Photo: SA-KUVA Battle at Tolvajärvi

Occupied Poland

Jews are forced into labor within the General Government area.