Battle of the Atlantic

The British anti-submarine trawler Fifeshire (540t) is sunk by He-111 bombers of KG-26 52 miles east of Copinsay. 22 ratings and officers are lost with only 1 survivor.

Finland - Winter War

Day 83

As the Soviets maintain heavy pressure in the Taipale sector, the Finns repulse heavy attacks across the frozen Taipale River. In Terenttilä the Soviets break through the Finnish defenses to a depth in some spots of 1.5 km. By evening the Finns have taken a portion of the front line. The situation for the Finns on the Isthmus has deteriorated badly. In the Mustalampi area, Soviet tanks are dragging sled personnel carriers in a breakthrough of the intermediate defensive positions. The breakthrough extends about 1 km. The Finns can deal with the Soviet infantry but have nothing left of take out the tanks.

Swedish Red Cross At Work

Swedish Volunteer