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The IRA is blamed for bombs set off in London.
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15718 |
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The Luftwaffe and German U-boats begin mining the Thames estuary.
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15719 |
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Polish Jews are ordered to wear Star of David armbands.
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15720 |
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Japan announces the capture of Nanning in southern China.
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15721 |
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The Soviets stage the shelling of Mainila, Soviet artillery shells a field near the Finnish border, accusing Finns of killing Soviet troops.
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15722 |
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The USSR breaks off diplomatic relations with Finland.
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15723 |
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The Soviet Union attacks Finland in what would become known as the Winter War.
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15724 |
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Russia continues its war against Finland; Helsinki is bombed. In the first two weeks of the month, the Finns retreat to the Mannerheim line, an outmoded defensive line just inside the southern border with Russia.
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15725 |
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British conscription is increased to cover men from 19 to 41.
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15726 |
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The Russian invaders start heavy attacks on the Mannerheim line.
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15727 |