military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) (10/29/90)
From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) Sunday, 27 October, 1940 Greece denies the allegation that her troops have invaded Albanian territory. At 9:00 pm, Italy notifies Germany of her impending attack on Greece. Receiving the message while in France, Hitler takes no immediate action, but orders his personal train re-routed to Italy. General de Gaulle, broadcasting from the Belgian Congo, announces the formation of a Free French War Government, with himself as Chief of State. The New York World's Fair closes, following a two-season exhibition. References: C.Argyle, _Chronology of World War II_ R.Dupuy and T.Dupuy, _The Encyclopedia of Military History_ J.Keegan, ed., _The Times Atlas of the Second World War_ C.Messenger, _Atlas of World War Two_ J.Piekalkiewicz, _Tank War 1939-1940_ C.Salmaggi and A.Pallavisini, _2194 Days of War_ Brig. P.Young, _The World Almanac of World War II_ The New York Times, daily editions Time magazine Newsweek -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Bill Thacker military@att.att.com Send submissions for "50 Years Ago" to military-request@att.att.com "As long as the French Government and the representation of the French people do not exist normally and independently of the enemy,the powers formally performed by the Chief of State and by the Council of Ministers will be exercised by the leader of the Free French forces assisted by Council of Defense." - General Charles de Gaulle