The British Admiralty announced that the submarine HMS Swordfish
was overdue and must be considered lost.
At dawn Coastal Command aircraft attacked dockyard at Wilhelmshaven
and enemy bases at Brest and Lorient. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Bombed
targets in Rhineland, including Mannheim and Ludwigshaven.
Inland docks at Cologne were hit and oil stocks at Frankfort-on-Main
were fired. Attacks also made on Channel ports and aerodromes.
The war against Italy, British troops in Bardia area being
steadily reinforced. Italian Garrison putting up strong resistance.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Made successful night raid on Benina.
No daylight activity except for few bombs dropped in west
of Scotland. During night raids were again made on Merseyside
and on Manchester, which had its first long and severe attack.
Much damage done and many casualties. Luftwaffe bombers were
also reported from many other parts of the country.
The Greek War, Severe battles reported from all sectors in
Albania in spite of heavy snow. Chimara reported to be under
heavy Fire from Greek artillery. Eighteen Italian aeroplanes
brought down. Fierce air battle lover Argyrokastro, when 9
British Royal Air Force (RAF) machines attacked force exceeding
50, brought down 8 and damaged 3 others. Two British planes
lost.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Raided oil wells at Kucove, Central Albania.
Lord Halifax appointed Ambassador to USA, Mr. Anthony Eden
to the Foreign Minister and Capt. David Margesson to be War
Minister.
Z33
Destroyer
Laid down 22 December 1940
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