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In the Soviet Union... The news agency TASS carries an erroneous report that Germany is sending supplies to Finland. In fact, the Germans are not sending supplies, but Italy is shipping material to Finland through Germany. Moscow-Berlin relations are strained by the report. Meanwhile, some 200 Polish Jews cross over the Bug river into Soviet occupied Poland after surviving being deported by the Nazis -- and forced marched -- from their homes in the cities of Hrubieszow and Chelm. About 1800 Jews began the trek.
In the Winter War... Near Suomussalmi, the Finns bring Soviet attacks to a halt. A brilliant night attack is also mounted on the 9th Army units near Kollaa.
In Geneva... The League of Nations begins a meeting to consider intervention in the conflict between Finland and the USSR.
On the Western Front... Corporal Thomas Priday of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry is killed leading a patrol. He is the first British soldier to be killed in the Second World War. Meanwhile, King George VI completes a 5-day visit to the British and French troops.
In the Winter War... Near Suomussalmi, the Finns bring Soviet attacks to a halt. A brilliant night attack is also mounted on the 9th Army units near Kollaa.
In Geneva... The League of Nations begins a meeting to consider intervention in the conflict between Finland and the USSR.
On the Western Front... Corporal Thomas Priday of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry is killed leading a patrol. He is the first British soldier to be killed in the Second World War. Meanwhile, King George VI completes a 5-day visit to the British and French troops.