Supreme War Council met in London, reviewed Allied strategy
and issued solemn declaration of United action in making peace
and in reconstruction after peace.
Heinkel raider shot down in sea off Caithness.
Patrol aeroplane of coastal command had prolonged engagement
with two
Dornier's
Do 17 over the North sea and disabled one. British machine,
though damaged managed to return safely.
Luftwaffe aircraft attacked British convoy in North sea but
did no damage.
During the night of
27
March 1940, and 28 March 1940 the British Royal Air Force
(RAF) carried out extensive reconnaissance flights over north-west
Germany. Two machines failed to return. Three aircraft of
New Zealand Squadron took part in such flights for the first
time.
British bomber made a forced landing over Dutch territory.
When attacked by Netherland fighters.
It was announced that six British envoys in central and and
south eastern Europe have been called home for consultations
with the foreign office.
U-boat, which had run aground in the Skagerrak, was interned
by Norway.
Mr Sumner Welles was received by President Roosevelt on his
return from Europe.
Alexander
von Humboldt G Hospital ship
Launched 28 March 1940
R45
R-boat
Launched 28 March 1940
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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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