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In Helsinki... The government of Finland issues a general appeal for aid, stating that it has been attacked by the Soviet Union "without the slightest cause," adding that "our position as the active outpost of western civilization gives us the right to expect the active resistance of other civilized nations."
The Winter War... The Finns successful halt Soviet divisions, north of Lake Ladoga, in the battle of Kollaa begun December 7th.
In Geneva... The League of Nations continues to discuss the conflict between Finland and the USSR.
In Washington... The American government grants Finland a $10 million credit for agricultural supplies, a gesture largely due to Finland being the only country to have paid war debts from the World War I to the United States.
In Canada... The first Canadian troop convoy sails from Halifax, with 5 liners under heavy escort.
In the Gulf of Bothnia... The Soviet submarine S-1 sinks (in error) the German ship Bolheim, near Finland.
The Winter War... The Finns successful halt Soviet divisions, north of Lake Ladoga, in the battle of Kollaa begun December 7th.
In Geneva... The League of Nations continues to discuss the conflict between Finland and the USSR.
In Washington... The American government grants Finland a $10 million credit for agricultural supplies, a gesture largely due to Finland being the only country to have paid war debts from the World War I to the United States.
In Canada... The first Canadian troop convoy sails from Halifax, with 5 liners under heavy escort.
In the Gulf of Bothnia... The Soviet submarine S-1 sinks (in error) the German ship Bolheim, near Finland.
