Severe infantry struggle reported to be in progress north
of Lake Ladoga. Russian aeroplanes again bombed to Finnish
towns, particularly Viipuri (Viborg).
Tension in Belgium and Holland, somewhat relaxed, although
increased German activity across Dutch frontier still gives
rise to anxiety.
The British trawler, William Ivey was bombed and machine-gunned
in the North sea.
The Dutch steamer Arendskerk was sunk by U-boat in the Bay
of Biscay.
Threatening protests by the Russian government against help
being given to Finland rejected by Norway and Sweden.
At Germany's request, the Danish island of Roenoe near the
German base of Sylt, is now blacked out.
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