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Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime”.)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Course description, prerequisites and tuition information is available at the bottom of Homer’s profile.

did you notice that finnish champion clay and trap shooters were manning antiaircraft guns?

who amongst us that have shot sporting clays havent wished at one time to use an anti aircraft gun?

good choice for gunners who have to judge a lead on a target, no?

I was traveling today so I'm a bit late, but here's today's Winter War update.

Day 6 of the Winter War, December 5, 1939

Official sources say 80 enemy tanks have so far been destroyed or put out of action.
Photo: SA-KUVA

The Finnish Broadcasting Company urges its listeners to be on their guard against Russian propaganda

Parliament assembles for the first time in Kauhajoki.
Karelian Isthmus: the covering force on the Isthmus launches its final counterattack at Perkjärvi, ending in a Finnish withdrawal behind the main defensive position.In places the withdrawal shows signs of panic.
Ladoga Karelia: Finnish troops disengage from Ägläjärvi.
Official sources say 80 enemy tanks have so far been destroyed or put out of action.
General Headquarters sets up a central office of censorship and a number of local offices to supervise war censorship.
The Finnish Broadcasting Company urges its listeners to be on their guard against Russian propaganda, and indicates it will use as many familiar announcers as possible in its own broadcasts.
Abroad: Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay have today protested over the Soviet Union's attack on Finland.