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From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)
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Subject: 50 Years Ago: Tuesday, 3 December, 1940
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From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)

Tuesday, 3 December, 1940

Berlin claims the sinking of fifteen British ships in a convoy 
west of Ireland, attributing the success to coordinated 
efforts of its U-boats.  Germany states that its submarines
will henceforth attack "in packs like wolves."

Greek troops cross the Kalamas river, and make important gains 
along the coast, including the capture of Sarande.  

Italian torpedo planes damage the cruiser HMS Glasgow at Suda Bay
on the isle of Crete.

Pope Pius appeals for an international truce for the Christmas
holiday, and allows for the conduct of midnight masses during
the afternoon in those areas subject to blackouts.

In southeast Asia, fighting between French Indo-China and 
Thailand escalates.  The French government there announces
reprisal actions along the entire Mekong River valley.

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Bill Thacker			            military@att.att.com
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