Battle of the Atlantic
Britain, Home FrontKing George VI broadcasts a Christmas message to the Empire: 'A New Year is at hand. We cannot tell what it will bring. If it brings peace, how thankful we shall all be. If it brings us continued struggle, we shall remain undaunted'.
Finland - Winter WarDay 26On the eastern Isthmus in the morning, a new Soviet division launches a third wave in the offensive at Taipale. Lake Suvanto is crossed in three places: at Sakkola, Kelja and Volosula. The assaults are repulsed everywhere except at Kelja. Over 30 Finnish towns and villages are bombed and strafed. Among those hit are Hanko, Turku, Tampere, Porvoo, Viipuri and Ilomantsi. Finnish fighters and anti-aircraft fire shoot down 20 bombers.
Western FrontWithin the concrete and under the turrets of the Maginot and Siegfried Lines the armies celebrate the first Christmas of the war. The Front is quiet and the 'phoney war' goes on. But the Führer has prepared new plans for the coming months. [ | ] |
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