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1939
January
27
Plan Z
On 27 January 1939 Hitler approved Plan Z, a programme to build a fleet against Britain by 1948. The war cut it short after eight months.
October
10
Raeder proposes occupying Norway
On 10 October 1939 Grand Admiral Raeder set out for Hitler the advantages of bases in Norway. Hitler shelved it but attacked the country six months later.
November
16
Germany extends unrestricted submarine warfare
By mid-November 1939 U-boats had for a month been free to sink enemy ships without warning. Hitler agreed to a further step, but with no official declaration.
1942
December
31
The Battle of the Barents Sea
On 31 December 1942 British destroyers and two cruisers beat off an attack by Admiral Hipper and Lützow on convoy JW 51B. Every ship reached the USSR.