This episode of History Date Night covers November 9–17, 1939, During this time the Venlo Incident cripples British intelligence, Finland rejects the USSR's demands as war looms, the Allies adopt the Dyle Plan that will accidentally aid Germany's conquest of France, Prague students are executed for protesting, and Britain marks Armistice Day in silence. Other stories include failed German bombings, the magnetic mine crisis escalating, and international preparations for widening war.