The British Admiralty announced that the destroyer HMS Daring
had been torpedoed and sunk, with the loss of nine officers
and 148 ratings.
Finns gained another great victory by finally grouting the
Russians 18th division, which for some weeks had been beleaguered
North of Lake Ladoga. Much war material was captured. On Karelian
Isthmus the Russians began a new attack on Taipale.
The King, publicly announced that he fully supported his government's
refusal to give military aid to Finland.
Paris reported that a French detachment was ambushed east
of the River Nied and 20 lives were lost.
The Norwegian Storting endorsed statement made by Professor
Koht, following minister, defending, Norway's action with
regard to the German auxiliary naval vessel Altmark.
It was reported that the Greek steamer Ellin had been sunk
by a U-boat.
The German cargo steamer Rostock was reported captured by
the French navy.
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