War Is Declared: 20 Photos From September 3 1939

ON September 3, 1939, Britian delcared war on Germany:

Britain and France are at war with Germany following the invasion of Poland two days ago. At 1115 BST the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, announced the British deadline for the withdrawal of German troops from Poland had expired.

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A section of the great crowd which gathered in Downing Street, London, on Sept. 3, 1939, to cheer Premier Chamberlain as he left for the House of Commons to proclaim a state of war with Germany. This picture was made before the sirens wailed the first air raid warning. (AP Photo)