military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) (12/07/90)
From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) Saturday, 7 December, 1940 For the first time since 7 August, Britain suffers no German air raids for an entire 24-hour period. The RAF, however, remains active, launching a night raid against Dusseldorf. Rome reports that Premier Mussolini will take personal charge of the Greek campaign. President Roosevelt assures Greece that the United States will give all possible assistance in terms of material, but no specific promises are made. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Bill Thacker military@att.att.com Send submissions for "50 Years Ago" to military-request@att.att.com "As Your Majesty knows, it is the settled policy of the United States Government to extend aid to those governments and peoples who defend themselves against aggression. I assure Your Majesty that steps are being taken to extend such aid to Greece, which is defending itself so valiantly." - President Roosevelt, in a message to King George II of Greece