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As the year ends, the Finns continue to have successes in fighting the invaders, along the way capturing many men and vehicles.
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15738 |
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Latvian representatives negotiate with Stalin and Molotov. Soviets threaten an occupation by force if they do not get military bases in Latvia.
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15739 |
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Declaration of Panama is approved by American Republics. Belligerent activities should not take place within waters adjacent to the American continent. A neutrality zone of some 300 miles in breadth is to be patrolled by the U.S. navy.
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15740 |
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British forces move to the Belgian border, anticipating a German invasion of the West.
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15741 |
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Lithuanians meet Stalin and Molotov in Moscow. Stalin offers Lithuania the city of Vilnius (in Poland) in return for allowing Soviet military bases in Lithuania. The Lithuanians are reluctant.
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15742 |
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The Invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany begins at 4:45 a.m. with the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) attacking several targets in Poland.
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15743 |
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Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Switzerland declare their neutrality.
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15744 |
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The British government declares general mobilisation of the British Armed Forces and begins evacuation plans in preparation of German air attacks.
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15745 |
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The United Kingdom and France issue a joint ultimatum to Germany, requiring German troops to evacuate Polish territory.
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15746 |
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Italian dictator Benito Mussolini declares the neutrality of his nation.
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15747 |