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1941 - December 26-28 1941 - December 26-28

December 26-28
Sea War, North Sea
Britain launches Operation Archery, a commando attack against Lofoten Island, off Norway. The first force of 260 troops succeeds in destroying a fish-oil plant. On December 27, a second landing by a further 600 troops successfully attacks fish-oil plants and radio facilities. The raids reinforce Hitler's fears that Britain is planning to invade the whole of Norway.

December 27
Politics, Britain
General Sir Henry Pownall replaces Air Marshal Sir Robert Brooke- Popham as Commander-in-Chief Far East.


A German supply column smashed by the Soviets

 

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