Air Operations, Europe

Italian aircraft raid the Greek island of Corfu for the twenty-third time. 15 people are killed.

Britain, Home Front

George VI broadcasts a Christmas Day message: 'The future will be hard, but our feet are planted on the path of victory, and with the help of God we shall make our way to justice and to peace.'

Children in London Celebrate Christmas in a Bunker

German Raiders

The German cruiser Admiral Hipper meets and attacks a British troop convoy 700 miles west of Cape Finisterre. The escort for the convoy consists of 3 cruisers and carriers Argus and Furious. In the engagement which develops, the British cruiser Berwick is hit but the Admiral Hipper is forced to withdraw to Brest with engine trouble, sinking 1 ship, the British steamer Jumna (6078t) from dispersed Convoy OB-260, on the way. This is the only return for a cruise lasting 1 month.