Description
JJ Chalmers and Raksha Dave explore 2nd September 1939, as Germany's invasion of Poland escalates. RAF recruits deploy, London hospitals are emptied in preparation, and Parliament braces for war.
Countdown to War: The dramatic events of three historic days in September 1939 that took Britain to war.
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G+ Contains historical images of war and distressing scenes
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0:00 - Intro
2:14 - Britain Prepares for WW2
9:08 - Desperation for a Peace Conference with Hitler
10:36 - About the RAF
14:27 - Tea Transportation
16:43 - Chamberlain's Lack of Leadership
21:55 - Fire Service Preparation in WW2
26:17 - Chamberlain's Update to Cabinet
27:07 - WW2 Anderson Shelters
29:55 - British Museum Evacuation
31:15 - About the Luftwaffe
32:52 - Neville Chamberlain Addresses the House
39:24 - Churchill vs Chamberlain
43:44 - Next Time
44:27 - Credits
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