Donster Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 1939: The Belgium and Dutch Monarch's emphasize their country's neutrality, but offer to act as peace negotiators. Hitler rejects the proposal, as do both Britain and France. 1939: Paul Thummel, a double agent, passes details of the German plans for the western offensive to the Czech government-in-exile. 1941: The RAF bombs Berlin with 169 aircraft, but 21 are lost. 1941: Speaking from Red Square in Moscow, with the spearheads of the Wehrmacht less than 100 miles from the capital, Stalin predicts that 'the Fascist German invaders are facing disaster.' The German High Command decides to resume the advance on Moscow as soon as possible, although by now it is estimated that 80 Russian divisions stand in their way. 1943: British troops launch a limited offensive along the coast of Burma. 1944: President Roosevelt is elected for a fourth term by defeating Thomas Dewey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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