@MilHistNow: Today in 1939, a solemn Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announces over the radio that Britain and Germany are at war. The decision follows Berlin’s refusal to withdraw from Poland. France also declares war. “My long struggle to win peace has failed,” Chamberlain admits.

Today in 1939, a solemn Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announces over the radio that Britain and Germany are at war. The decision follows Berlin’s refusal to withdraw from Poland. France also declares war. “My long struggle to win peace has failed,” Chamberlain admits. pic.twitter.com/8vBtbq1EOw

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) September 3, 2024