Another heavy and successful attack by the British Royal Air
Force (RAF) on Hamburg. Antwerp, docks bombed. Daylight raids
carried out on Cologne and Bremen, and on Dortmund-Ems Canal.
Coastal Command aircraft attacked Dunkirk and many aerodromes
in North France.
The war against Italy, Cairo reported that Metemma had been
pounded by British artillery.
Daylight raids on London negligible, Hebrides attacked for
first time when bomber machine-gunned a lighthouse. During
night heavy attack made on South Coast town, five streets
seriously damaged and many houses in a wider area. Casualties
were heavy. Two Southeast towns also attacked, and one in
East Anglia. London hospital damaged.
Five Luftwaffe aircraft shot down.
The Greek War, Italians reported to be evacuating Koritza
after setting fire to the town. Greek cavalry pursuing retreating
Italian forces in Pindus sector. On Epirus front enemy continued
withdrawal from banks of River Kalamas.
VC awarded posthumously to Captain Fegen of HMS Jervis Bay
New British Royal Air Force (RAF) Army Cooperation Command
created, first holder being Air Marshal Sir A. S. Barratt.
Other new appointments made.
M25 Minesweeper
Commissioned 16 November 1940
M152 Minesweeper
Launched 16 November 1940
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The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
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2194 Days Of War.
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