Chronology of World War II

March 1940

Monday, March 25th

Battle of the Atlantic

  • U-47 sinks the Danish steamer Britta (1146t) off Sule Skerry with the loss of 13 crewmen. 5 survivors are picked up by Danish steamer Nancy.
  • U-57 sinks the British tanker Daghestan (5742t) 9 miles from Copinsay with the loss of 4 crewmen. There are 25 survivors.
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Germany, Home Front

British POWs are forbidden by the British government to broadcast for the enemy.

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