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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Escorted by two police cars, Dr. Erich Kordt, German charge DÂ affaires in London, left, the German Embassy, a few hours after a state of war had been declared between Great Britain and Germany. Dr. Kordt, German charge DÂ affaires in London, leaving the German Embassy on Sept. 3, 1939.(AP Photo)