military@cbnews.att.com (09/11/89)
Monday, 11 September, 1939 The Army of Poznan continues its attack, switching direction from Strykow toward Warsaw. General Kutrzeba, commanding, is attempting to surprise the Germans concentrated near Lodz. German troops cross the River San in southeastern Poland, driving toward Lublin. In Britain, unemployment has soared; 99000 people have lost jobs since August. Winston Churchill begins correspondence with U.S. President Roosevelt. References: C.Argyle, _Chronology of World War II_ J. Piekalkiewicz, _Tank War 1939-1940_ R.Dupuy and T.Dupuy, _The Encyclopedia of Military History_ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Bill Thacker military@cbnews.att.com Send submissions for "50 Years Ago" to military-request@att.att.com "Counterattacking Polish troops have repulsed German panzer formations operating in the south of Warsaw and smached some 18 tanks. All the southern suburbs and outlying districts of Warsaw are once again completely in Polish hands. " - Polish PAT news agency.