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From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)
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Subject: 50 Years Ago: Saturday, 11 November, 1939
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From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)
Saturday, 11 November, 1939

WWI Armistice day is marked by celebrations by the Allies, and defiance
by Germany. German sources warn that their armed forces may strike 
a decisive  blow at any minute, but reiterate their guarantee of the 
neutrality  of the Low Countries.

Investigation into Wednesday's Munich bombing continues, as the German
News Bureau announces that the recovered bomb fragments trace the
crime to a foreign country.  The seven victims of the blast are given
a state funeral, orated by Rudolf Hess.

A German plane bombs a French channel steamer, scoring no hits before
being chased off by French fighters.  Passengers belowdecks were 
unaware of the attack until docking in Britain.

References:
C.Argyle, _Chronology of World War II_
J. Piekalkiewicz, _Tank War 1939-1940_
R.Dupuy and T.Dupuy, _The Encyclopedia of Military History_
C.Salmaggi and A.Pallavisini, _2194 Dayss of War_
The New York Times, daily editions
Time magazine

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