Saturday, January 8, 2011

1940 Chronology: 8 January, 1940

Finland: The Russian 44th Assault Division is annihilated by ther Finns under General Siilasuvo in the area of Suomossalmi. The Finns capture 35 tanks, 50 guns, 25 anti-tank guns and 250 trucks.

In Britain, further food rationing - of bacon, butter and sugar - begins.

Bibliography
World War II Magazine's WWII Day-By-Day Desk Diary

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