- Title: "Black August" in Europe as Germany Sets Sights on Danzig and the Polish Corridor
- Date: 31st August 1939
- Summary: SLATE INFORMATION: Black August in Europe EUROPE: EXT Extensive overview of events of "Black August" in Europe including a history of previous invasions such as Austria and Czechoslavakia, construction of the Maginot and Seigfried defensive lines, anti Nazi soundbite, how technology helps build confidence and morale, evacuation drills and continued preparations for war,
- Embargoed: 15th September 1939 13:00
- Keywords:
- Location: Europe
- Country: EUROPE
- Topics: International Relations,Defence / Military
- Reuters ID: LVA5NTQH6XFX0C72WATW5JZR8CVG
- Story Text: Extensive overview of events of "Black August" in Europe including a history of previous invasions such as Austria and Czechoslavakia, construction of the Maginot and Seigfried defensive lines, anti Nazi soundbite, how technology helps build confidence and morale, evacuation drills and continued preparations for war, dog "digging trenches", air raid precauations, Glasgow's preparation for blackout, secrecy surrounding landing of British Intelligence Service plane, Polish refugees arrive by boat, Lockheed produces planes, King George VI of Great Britain at the War Office and Air Ministry, Britain stands resolute during wartime tension.
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