Chronology of World War II

December 1940

Tuesday, December 3rd


Britain, Production and Supply

Britain announces that it has placed a first order with US yards for the construction of 60 merchant ships.

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Greek-Albanian Front

The Greeks cross the Kalamas River and advance along the coast taking the village of Sarandë.

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Mediterranean

The British cruiser Glasgow is damaged by Italian torpedo-bombers in Suda Bay, Crete.

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[ December 2nd - December 4th]