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War Declared September 1939

70 years ago in September 1939 war was declared.

King's War Speech

King's War Speech

Speech by King George VI on the outbreak of World War II.

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Queen's Wartime Speech

Queen's Wartime Speech

Queen Elizabeth makes a broadcast to the women of the Empire at the start of WWII.

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War !

War ! (1939)

Footage of children being evacuated at outbreak of war and European countries preparing for the war.

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This Country Is At War

This Country Is At War (1939)

Footage of preparations being made in Britain as a result of the outbreak of war.

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The Prime Minister In France

The Prime Minister In France (1939)

The Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain inspects troops on the Western Front, France.

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Review Of The Year - 1939

Review Of The Year - 1939 (1939)

Library footage of the main events that shaped 1939.

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Peace Or ....

Peace Or .... (1938)

British politicians hold crisis meeting as situation escalates in Czechoslovakia. Downing Street, London.

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Britain's Gesture For Peace

Britain's Gesture For Peace (1938)

Neville Chamberlain flies to Germany discuss the Czech Crisis with Hitler.

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The Crisis

The Crisis (1939)

As Polish crisis deepens British government holds emergency meeting, whilst France prepares for war.

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Munich Agreement Signed. Hitler, Mussolini, Chamberlain, Daladier

Munich Agreement Signed. Hitler, Mussolini, Chamberlain, Daladier

Various shots of the signing of the Munich Pact.

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Captured German Newsreel - September 1939

Captured German Newsreel - September 1939

Images of Great German victory - occupation of Poland (September 1939)

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Is It Peace Or War ? - Pathe Reviews Vital Days In Britain's History

Is It Peace Or War ? - Pathe Reviews Vital Days In Britain's History (1939)

Good story showing how Britain is preparing for the outbreak of war.

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