military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) (11/11/89)
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 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Bill Thacker military@cbnews.att.com Send submissions for "50 Years Ago" to military-request@att.att.com "It is said that this is another Punic war, but it is not yet established who is Rome and who is Carthage." - Adolf Hitler