Paris announced that patrol units had been out for the first-time
in several days.
Fighting continued north of Lake Ladoga, but Russian attacks
were on a smaller scale. It was stated that on the Salla front
Russian forces were beleaguered within their fortified wines,
and were awaiting reinforcements.
It was reported that the Finnish steamer Onto was sunk by
a mine arm 23 January 1940, and that the Swedish steamer Sylvia
was overdue and must be considered choose one.
It was revealed that Britain had experienced during the month
of January. The coldest spell since 1894. At Buxton, 33°
of frost was recorded. London's reservoirs were covered with
12 inches of ice. The Thames froze over at Kingston anther
8 miles between Teddington, and Sunbury. The sea froze at
many points on the coast.
Go To: 29th
January
Articles:
The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
2194 Days Of War.
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