War erupts as German forces strike Polish front
London reports German aggression strikes at multiple Polish fronts starting around 7 a.m. The British agencies note bombings of Warsaw and other Polish towns including Cracow and Czestochowa. Reports describe intense fighting along the frontier and disruption of communications with Danzig.
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Warsaw
Associated
Prem of Amatics Sigten
Cracow
Katawicz
Tczew
Czestochowa
Caen
Rytnic
Putzk
Glewitz
Poland Seeks Allied Aid as Britain and France Mobilise
Warsaw reports Poland has invoked its alliance with Britain and requested military aid. Privy Council orders full mobilization of Army and Air Force. Britain and France pledge to fulfill their obligations if Germany declares war. Paris items note general mobilization and calls for a five power conference. Mussolini proposes mediation. France, Italy, and Romania show varied responses to the crisis.
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London
Poland
Britain
Privy Council
Hitler
Germany
France
Prelude to War German Demands on Poland
An official London statement says German demands on Poland were not conveyed until after August 30. Poland's ambassador attended the Foreign Office but had no negotiating power. Germany claimed the 16 point reply was rejected and waited for Poland’s reply, while British mediation talks were reportedly possible but did not advance. Berlin radio called the proposals practically rejected amid conflicting accounts of communications with Britain. Poland insisted on keeping Danzig and the Polish Corridor, and Hitler’s actions were challenged as violating bilateral agreements.
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Germany
Jin
London
United Press
Paris
Mussolini
France
Poland
Danzig
M. Bonnet
Halisa
Pensa
Rome
Britain
Foreign Office
Berlin
the Times
Gavessiment
Pula
Pollah
von Ribbentrop
Lions
Nouheir
Nevile Henderson
Seymn
Pollan
Tn Omtctar
Polland
Hitler
Daney
Poe
Hitler Proclaims Warfront Move Against Poland
Berlin dispatches report Hitler’s proclamation broadcast at 5 40 am to the Army promising mass force as Poland is accused of frontier violations and terror. The German attack is said to unfold along three routes from East Prussia toward Silesia and the Slovak border corridor. Warsaw reports heavy raids with casualties as Danzig and Katowice see fighting and Polish defenses fall back. Communication to Warsaw disrupted, Baltic blockade announced, and air counter attacks noted.
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Tance
Danzig
Berlin
Hitler
Poland
Kinsey
Germany
Reich
United Press
Baltic
Prussia
Silesia
Slovakia
Frontiers
Paris
Upper Silesia
Ziasidows
Warsaw
Helsinki
Katowice
London
Wrouse
Polish President Appeals for Nationwide Defence Unity
The President of Poland urges all citizens to rally in defense of freedom independence and honour as Germany presses aggression. The supreme commander of Polish forces will respond to the invader and the nation remains aware of the just cause and ready to fight until victory.
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Poland
M. Moscicki Oy
Germany
Hitler declares Danzig return. Reichstag hears speech
Berlin reports Herr Foerster announcing Danzig’s reunification with Germany and a proclamation by Hitler accepting the return. The Reichstag viewed the speech amid absentees and intense emphasis on German territorial aims and resistance to Polish demands.
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Berlin
Herr Foerster
Danzig
Germany
Herr Hitler
Censorship Restrictions on Yelngrama Messages
Official note grants limited censorship on Cai system messages. It bans code cyphers and inquiry to Aipeaks of messages. Claims for the weluen feet cannot be categorized. Singlish or French may be used if abroad.
Germany's 16 Point Demands in Poland Crisis
German demands outline a plebiscite for the Corridor and Danzig status, with voting by Germans and Poles resident since 1919. Proposals include a neutral international commission, withdrawal of Polish authorities, and guarded transit and trade arrangements across the Corridor.
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Reuter
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Roosevelt
Romania
Bucharest
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Great Britain
Carol of Romania
Crown Council
A. Polinampokemaan
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Mari Mitz
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Dans
Reichstag
Billet
Follah
Waa
Ieermr
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Fam
Axel
Faye
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Aeiusier
Melo
Iteoif Ahatt
Garmens
Gertz
Italy
Soviet
Gydnia
Palen Brontler
Gdynia
Wareau
East Prussia
Wualve
Uae
Dansig
Odynis
Gansig
Oman
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