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April 18th, 1939 (TUESDAY)

GERMANY: Franz Von Papen is appointed German Ambassador in Ankara (Turkey).

The Graf Spee commences service in Atlantic waters on naval manouvers along with Panzerschiffe Deutschland, Panzerschiffe Admiral Scheer, Kruizer Leipzig, Kruizer Köln, a Zerstorer, a Uboat tender, and various submarine flotillas. She will make port at Ceuta and Lisbon. (Navy News)

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