“No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.” – General George S. Patton, Jr. George Smith Patton, Jr. (11/11/1885 — 12/21/1945) was a US Army officer best known for leading troops as a general during World War II. …
1939 Finnish ski troops attack Soviet supply line on Raate Road. 1940 Sidi Barrani is captured along with over 20,000 Italians, bringing the total captured to nearly 38,000 in 2 days, along with 237 guns and 73 tanks. At this time, Wavell decides to withdraw the 4th Indian Division and send it to the Sudan. …
1939 France bans sale of meat on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. 1940 Sidi Barrani is surrounded. Italian troops from the camps at Sofafi and Rabia flee west as the 7th Armoured divisions thrust threaten to encircle them. 1941 Karel Richter, a German spy who parachuted into Hertfordshire is executed at Wandsworth Prison. British forces that …
1939 In friendly fire incident near Metz, France, Cpl. Thomas Priday becomes the first British soldier killed in WWII. 1940 The Western Desert Force which is 30,000 strong and under the command of Wavell takes to the offensive ‘Operation Compass’. The 4th Indian division captures the Italian camps at Nibeiwa, Tumar East and West, while …
“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – The United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan…As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense…With confidence in our armed forces …
1939 Two more U-boats are reported to have been destroyed as the British campaign to destroy three a week continues. 1940 Franco says Spain is not prepared to enter war. Italian Naval Chief resigns, to be replaced by Admiral Campioni. The Western Desert Force is now fully concentrated for ‘Operation Compass’. Greeks take Argyrokastro and …
1939 Norway, Denmark and Sweden declare their neutrality. The Soviet Ninth Army launches an offensive in central Karelia. Britain and France agree to send troops and material to help Finland fight against the Soviet Union. However, there is virtually no way to get these forces to Finland and so the promises mean little. Italy reaffirms …
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1938 France and Germany sign a treaty of friendship. 1939 Soviet attacks against the Mannerheim line are beaten back by the Finns with heavy Red Army casualties. Germany warns neutral ships to resist the British blockade. 1940 The Western Desert Force begins Training Exercise No.2. This was a 60 mile approach march to their concentration …
Words At War Episode 48 “Gunners Get Glory“ Released May 10, 1944. The National Broadcasting Company in cooperation with the council on books at wartime presents another program on Words at War, which brings to radio important war books. Tonight we present a play based on a book by Lloyd Went, Gunners Get Glory. The …
1939 Heavy fighting in Karelia, Finland. Two Polish submarines escape from the Baltic Sea to join Royal Navy. 1940 McGovern’s ILP peace amendment is rejected by House of Commons, 341 votes to 4. The German draft plan for the Invasion of Russia Operation ‘Otto’ is presented to Hitler. Admiral William Leahy takes oath of office …
