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On the Western Front... Within the concrete and under the turrets of the Maginot and Siegfried Lines the armies celebrate the first Christmas of the war. The frontline is reported to be quiet. Hitler begins a 3-day visit with German troops at the front, joining in the Christmas celebrations.
In the Winter War... The Soviets repeat their earlier attacks on the north end of the Mannerheim Line with little success, on a cold Christmas Day (-30°C). Helsinki, Viipuri and over 30 other Finnish towns and villages are bombed or strafed. Railway lines are also attacked. Finnish air defenses damage or destroy 20 bombers.
In Britain... King George VI broadcasts a Christmas message to the Empire: "A New Year is at hand. We cannot tell what it will bring. If it brings peace, how thankful we shall all be. If it brings us continued struggle, we shall remain undaunted.
In the Winter War... The Soviets repeat their earlier attacks on the north end of the Mannerheim Line with little success, on a cold Christmas Day (-30°C). Helsinki, Viipuri and over 30 other Finnish towns and villages are bombed or strafed. Railway lines are also attacked. Finnish air defenses damage or destroy 20 bombers.
In Britain... King George VI broadcasts a Christmas message to the Empire: "A New Year is at hand. We cannot tell what it will bring. If it brings peace, how thankful we shall all be. If it brings us continued struggle, we shall remain undaunted.