Battle of the Atlantic

• U-23 sinks the Norwegian steamer Bisp (1000t) in the North sea with the loss of her entire crew.
• U-44 sinks the French steamer Alsacien (3819t) from French convoy 56-KS west of Lisbon with the loss of 4 of her crew.

Finland - Winter War

Day 56

There is fierce fighting northeast of Lake Ladoga. The main focus of the Soviet assault is west of Lake Vegarusjärvi. The Finns repel all attacks. On the Kollaanjoki River the Soviets capture a base of the 35th Inf Regt in the northern sector.

Ladoga Karelia: Soviet forces continue their offensive on the River Aittojoki to the north of Lake Ladoga, with the main focus of the assault coming to the west of Lake Vegarusjärvi. The defending Finns manage to hold their positions. Photo: SA-KUVA Soviet Offensive Continues on the Aittojoki River

Germany, Policy

Göring orders Gestapo chief Reinhard Heydrich to 'solve the Jewish question'.