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1 November 1940
What happened on this day in the Second World War, from 1939 to 1945, with a source for every entry.
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Each day we list events from the Second World War that happened on that date, from 1939 to 1945. Every entry names its source and links to it, so you can read further. Entries are sourced and machine-screened before they go up, a subset is human-reviewed, and we add more over time.
8 of 13 sourced entries for this date, chosen by the editor.
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Entries
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At sea
Atlantic Squadron (Rear Admiral Hayne Ellis) is renamed Patrol Force, U.S. Fleet.
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At sea
Submarine Force, Scouting Force, ceases to exist; in its stead are two type commands: Submarines Scouting Force, Pacific Fleet, and Submarines, Atlantic Fleet. Rear Admiral Wilhelm L. Friedell becomes Commander Submarines, Scouting Force.
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The Battle of Pindus ends in a Greek victory.
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The Greek counter-offensive against the Italians begins.
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A heavy night raid on Coventry. Coventry Cathedral is destroyed and the medieval centre of the city is levelled.
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Diplomatic record
The Chargé in France (Matthews) to the Secretary of State
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Diplomatic record
The Chargé in Italy (Reed) to the Secretary of State
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