Air Operations, North AfricaGerman aircraft bomb the British troops pulling back from Halfaya Pass while British aircraft hit Benghazi. [ | ]Battle of the Atlantic
Diplomatic RelationsA German-Turkish treaty of friendship for 10 years is concluded by the Turkish government and the German ambassador in Ankara, Von Papen. President Inönü has always been of the opinion that the Axis powers cannot win the war. And despite German pressure, Turkey will at no time permit the future passage of Axis troops, ships or aircraft through or over Turkey and its territorial waters. This warns the Soviets off Turkish territory, saves the occupation of Turkey by the Germans and provides a lucrative war materials trade with Germany, especially the export of chrome.
Secret WarBritish radar development, under Watson-Watt, is revealed in the Press as 'Detection of Enemy Aircraft by Ether Waves'. [ | ]SyriaDamascus is encircled. Gen Wilson appeals to Gen Dentz to evacuate the Vichy forces. [ | ] |
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