1939 ⟶ British Naval Blockade Begins

The British fleet starts the naval blockade on shipping dire...
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1939
1940

⚓ British Naval Blockade Begins

The British fleet starts the naval blockade on shipping directed to Germany by the implementation of the Northern Patrol.⟶
British Naval Blockade Begins (1939)
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⚓ British Sink U-39, First U-Boat Sinking of the War

British Destroyers escorting the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal sink the U-39 after the U-boat's attack against the carrier failed. It was the first sinking of a German U-boat in WW II.⟶
British Sink U-39, First U-Boat Sinking of the War (1939)
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⚓ Hitler Declares Blockade of British Isles

Hitler declares a blockade of the British Isles.⟶
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🚢 Italy Announces Mediterranean Blockade

Italy announces a blockade of British ports in the Mediterranean area.⟶
Italy Announces Mediterranean Blockade (1940)
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💣 German Bombing of British Civilians Continues

British civilians are still being killed by German bombs though the attacks have dropped off significantly.⟶
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🛬 Exchange of Bombing Raids

Bombing raids are exchanged throughout the month between Germany and Britain. First Germany bombs, then Britain.⟶
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