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938 civilians killed and 998 injured during April
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The Bell P-39 Airacobra makes its American combat debut in the hands of pilots of the 8th Fighter Group, based close to Port Moresby (New Guinea). They claim four victories on their first mission.
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26323 |
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German invasion of Poland begins.
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26334 |
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France and Britain demand the withdrawal of all German troops from Poland
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26335 |
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Prime Minister Chamberlain issues his ultimatum to Germany. Hitler ignores it.
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26336 |
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Britain, France, New Zealand and Australia declare war on Germany
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26337 |
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S.S. Athenia torpedoed by a German U-boat north west of Ireland
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26338 |
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RAF bombers attack German ships in the Heligoland Bight, without much effect.
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26339 |
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Winston Churchill appointed First Lord of the Admiralty, the post he held at the start of the First World War
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26340 |
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Fleet blockage of Germany begins
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