Czechoslovakia

In Prague the Nazis arrest a number of former officers and journalists.

Finland - Winter War

Day 34

In northern Finland the Finnish 9th Div begins its offensive winning a major victory at Suomussalmi. On the eastern Isthmus the Soviets bombard the Finnish positions for 5 and one-half hours and then launch an infantry attack at Kirvesmäki. The Finns hold their positions. Snowstorms halt fighting in the Karelian Isthmus. The Battle of Salla begins: the Finns make unsuccessful attempts to encircle the Russian 122nd Div in the 'Waist' (ends late Jan).

Abroad: more than 10,000 Swedish homes have volunteered to receive Finnish mothers and children. To date, 50 mothers and 400 children have been evacuated to Sweden. Photo: SA-KUVA Swedish Help