military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) (09/28/90)
From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) Saturday, 28 September, 1940 The British government begins a "Mother and Child" evacuation scheme, in an effort to remove as many civilians as possible from London. The first U.S. Navy destroyer is transferred to Great Britain. Prince Konoye of Japan warns that nation's people that an emergency is at hand and great sacrifices will be required. 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 "World history is at a turning point. The Japanese government has entered into the triple alliance for peace and for development of the world." - Prince Konoye of Japan