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From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)
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Subject: 50 Years Ago: Wednesday, 4 December, 1940
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Date: 4 Dec 90 00:35:24 GMT
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From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)

Wednesday, 4 December, 1940

Greek forces make further gains in Albania, including the 
capture of Premeti.  Italy begins to abandon its base at
Argyrokastro and the port of Santi Quaranta.  

Rome calls up an additional 250,000 soldiers, calling the
measure "routine."

Germany announces new foreign aid to Rumania for economic 
rehabilitation, and Rumania expropriates all oil pipelines
within its borders.  London, meanwhile, announces a new trade
agreement with Turkey.

The RAF announces great success in its recent bombings, 
including damage to synthetic oil plants in Germany and
the ignition of huge fires at an aviation fuel dump 
near Stettin.  Hits on a refinery in Hamburg are also
claimed.

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Bill Thacker			            military@att.att.com
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"There is every sign that the R.A.F. policy of aiming instead
of shedding bombs is the right one.  It not only causes
damage where it will hurt Germany most but there is evidence
it injures the morale of the German people more than 
indiscriminate bombing." - British Air Ministry


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