The British Admiralty announced that the submarine HMS Truant
had sunk Italian supply ship in convoy off Cape Spartivento
during night of
13-
14
December 1940, and large tanker off Calabrian coast on
15-
16
December 1940.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Bombed Berlin, causing many
fires and explosions in target area. Attacks made on Channel
invasion ports. Docks at Amsterdam also bombed. Many aerodromes
raided. Gun positions near Cap Gris Nez attacked, Kriegsmarine
Supply ship hit.
The war against Italy, Italian rearguard at Bardia putting
up strong defence. During night the British Royal Air Force
(RAF) Carried out highly successful raid on Castel Benito
aerodrome. Nineteen enemy aircraft destroyed. Benghazi and
Berka also bombed.
Slight activity by single Luftwaffe aircraft during day. Few
bombs fell. In London area. At night raiders were over most
parts of Britain. Merseyside had very heavy attack. Countless
incendiaries dropped over Liverpool. Tannery and storage yard
Fired. Prolonged raid on inland North West town.
The Greek War, Tepelini and Klisura under bombardment by Greek
artillery. Farther North Greek advance maintained and fresh
heights won.
M81
Minesweeper
Launched 20 December 1940
M201
Minesweeper
Commissioned 20 December 1940
Go To: 21st
December
Articles:
The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
2194 Days Of War.
ISBN-10: 086136614X
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