Chronology of World War II

January 1940

Thursday, January 4th


Diplomatic Relations

The French and the Poles make an agreement which states that the Polish Army in France will be equipped and maintained at French expense.

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Finland - Winter War

Day 36

In northern Finland the final order to attack is given by Col Siilasvuo. At Salla Detachment Rooninen breaks off its attack at Joutsijärvi. On the eastern Isthmus in the Taipale sector the Russian offensive is repulsed by the Finns.

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France, Home Front

Acoustic Locator Device


Acoustic Locator Device
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Germany, Home Front

Göring is given overall control of the German war industry and economy in order to beat the Allied blockade.

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