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In London... Churchill broadcasts an appeal to the neutrals [specifically Belgium and The Netherlands] to join the allies in resisting Nazi aggression. He compares the conduct of the neutrals with the crocodile's victims -- each hoping to be eaten last. In the speech, he also condemns the Soviet invasion of Finland. Meanwhile, the coldest day on record since 1881 is experienced in London with temperatures of -11° C (-20° F).
The Winter War... Soviet bombers cause large fires in Turku and Hango. There is a lull in the ground fighting as the Soviets prepare for a renewed offensive.
In Berlin... Hitler reduces the "alert period" before the implementation of Operation Yellow (Fall Gelb) from 4 days to 24 hours for security reasons.
In Washington... The USA protests to Britain over the detention of its ships in Gibraltar.
The Winter War... Soviet bombers cause large fires in Turku and Hango. There is a lull in the ground fighting as the Soviets prepare for a renewed offensive.
In Berlin... Hitler reduces the "alert period" before the implementation of Operation Yellow (Fall Gelb) from 4 days to 24 hours for security reasons.
In Washington... The USA protests to Britain over the detention of its ships in Gibraltar.