Thursday, October 24, 1940 - Hitler and Petain discuss collaboration

[Louis]

In Occupied France... Hitler meets Petain and discusses Franco-German collaboration.

In London... A Belgian government in exile is established. Its leading members include Camille Gutt, Hubert Pierlot and Paul-Henri-Spaak.

Over Germany... During the night, RAF bombers attack Berlin and Hamburg. These are the first British raids to cause significant civilian casualties.

In Britain... The first of 2000 provincial buses appear on London routes.

 

[Bootie]

Armorer of the R.A.F.’s middle east command prepares a bomb for its mission against the Italian forces campaigning in Africa. October 24, 1940.