In Holland… The Dutch reinforce border troops, cancel all Army leave and prepare to flood the “inundation area” by opening sluice gates. These steps are reported to be precautions against invasion.

In Amsterdam… The US consulate advices Americans to leave the Netherlands.

On the Western Front… German forces conducted local probing attacks which were met with infantry and artillery fire. German reinforcements are reportedly moving up to the Siegfried Line.

In Paris… Commonwealth envoys, accompanied by British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, meet the French Prime Minister, Daladier, and the Commander-in-Chief, General Gamelin.

In London… Prime Minister Chamberlain is suffering from gout.