OCTOBER 29, 1939:
From Tokyo... Reflecting the rising number of Chinese defections to the Japanese, the US military attache reports that there are 100,000 armed Chinese serving as Huang Hsieh Chun (Imperial Assisting Troops).
From Berlin... OKH issues a revision to Fall Gelb (Operation Yellow) with the main thrust shifted slightly south and less strength being sent against Holland. There is an ongoing debate as to how it should be modified further. Also, German warships and U-boats are given permission to attack passenger ships in convoys.
In Latvia... The first contingent of Soviet troops begin occupation of bases allotted by the Latvian-Soviet agreement.
In Paris... An official French communique reports all quiet generally during the day.
On the Western Front... An increasing number of British heavy artillery is moved into position.
Convoy HG05 Departs Gibraltar for the UK, with 40 Merchant ships