Diary September 25, 1939

War Diary, 09-1939, Diary WW2, Year 1939 / 1 minute of reading

Huge fires after German air attack in Warsaws suburb Praga — Huge fires after German air attack in Warsaw’s suburb Praga, located on the right bank of the Vistula.

WW2 War Diary for Monday, September 25, 1939:

Poland

Second German ultimatum to Warsaw Garrison. Mass air attack on the city: 400 bombers and Stukas make repeated sorties, starting huge fires.

Sea War

Atlantic: Debut of Ju 88 dive-bomber in attack on carrier HMS Ark Royal and battlecruiser Hood (no damage). Goebbels claims destruction of the carrier.
Anti-U-boat minefield laid across Straits of Dover (completed October 23).

Home Fronts

Germany: Bread and flour rationed. Distribution of food ration cards completed.

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My name is Norman 'Kretaner' and since my childhood I am interested in history and strategy games. Later, I have learned programming and the development of computer games, and finally with the Internet, also web design. I'm in the fortunate position to combine all my interests with my work and to live on a place of my choice, on Crete. All information, figures, specifications and statistics used here had been compiled from a variety of sources and the large, over decades collected, library of the author about military history, WW2 and weapons.

Poland

Sea War

Home Fronts

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