Battle of the Atlantic

The German steamer Arucas (3359t) scuttles herself north of Iceland when intercepted by the British cruiser York. The York lands the 39 survivors at Kirkwall.

Finland - Winter War

Day 95

The Soviets begin attacks on Viipuri (now Vyborg, in Russia), Finland's second city. Hand-to-hand fighting occurs in the suburbs. The Russians capture the railway station. General Headquarters and the staff of the Army of the Isthmus are following the fighting in Viipurinlahti Bay with growing concern. The Finnish situation is deteriorating rapidly. Maj-Gen K. M. Wallenius is removed from command of the Coastal Group and replaced with Jaeger Lt-Gen Lennart Oesch. In Kuhmo, the Finns have taken part of the great 'motti' at Luelahti. General Headquarters in Mikkeli orders the staff of the Army of the Isthmus to plan to withdraw to the Virolahti-Kivijärvi-Saimaa-Hiitola line. Soviet troops take the island of Uuras in Viipurinlahti Bay. The Soviets throw almost 3 divisions across a broad front in the Vuosalmi and Kaskiselkä sectors. With the help of artillery the Finns are able to hold. Detachment Alfthan is ordered to Lavajärvi to destroy the Soviet troops that have advanced into that area.

The Soviet troops on the Vuoksi throw almost three divisions into an offensive across a broad front in the Vuosalmi and Kaskiselkä sectors. The defending Finnish troops successfully halt the offensive with the support of artillery fire. Photo: SA-KUVA Another Soviet Offensive Stopped

Soviet bombers attack Lappeenranta and Lahti where a vehicle depot is destroyed.