1 Dec 1938
  • Rudolf Beran became the prime minister of Czechoslovakia. ww2dbase [CPC]
  • During this month, US agreed to loan $25,000,000 to China for the war against Japan. ww2dbase [CPC]
  • HMS Nubian (L36) was commissioned into service with Commander R. W. Ravenhill in command. ww2dbase [AC]
China
  • Arthur Chin was promoted to the rank of major. ww2dbase [Arthur Chin | CPC]
Italy
  • Alfredo Criscuolo was made the commanding officer of Morosini. ww2dbase [Morosini | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 1 Dec 1938
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim presenting a gift to Rudolf Walden on the occasion of Walden

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