2 May 1939
China
China
- Chinese troops launched a second counterattack on Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China, but all conquered positions would be retaken by the Japanese by the end of the day. ww2dbase [Battle of Nanchang | Nanchang, Jiangxi | CPC]
- The construction order of battleships K was issued to Deutsche Werke Kiel, battleship L to Kriegsmarinewerft, battleship M to Blohm und Voss, and battleship N to Deschimag. Due to war demands, none of these keels would be laid down. ww2dbase [K | L | M | N | CPC]
- USS Enterprise departed the Panama Canal Zone for California, United States. ww2dbase [Enterprise | CPC]
- Benjamin Kelsey was promoted to the rank of captain. ww2dbase [Benjamin Kelsey | CPC]
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