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| 01/09/1939 |
In Britain, general mobilisation
declared. |
| 02/09/1939 |
National Service Act passed in Britain. |
| 03/09/1939 |
After Germany rejects
the Anglo-French ultimatum of 1st September, which called for
the withdrawal of all German forces from Poland, Britain declares
war on Germany at 11am. |
| 07/09/1939 |
King George VI gives assent to National
Registration Bill, providing government control over labour
and introducing identity cards. |
| 09/09/1939 |
Chamberlain’s Cabinet plans
for a 3 year war. |
| 19/09/1939 |
First British casualty
list published. |
| 27/09/1939 |
Sir John Simon’s
first war budget, income tax up to 7s 6d in the £. |
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| 01/10/1939 |
British men between 20
and 22 now liable for conscription. |
| 09/10/1939 |
Chamberlain announces committee of
ministers to co-ordinate the economy. |
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| 04/11/1939 |
Rear-Admiral Hugh Sinclair, head of
British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), died of cancer. Succeeded
by his deputy, Colonel Stewart Menzies. |
| 11/11/1939 |
Queen Elizabeth broadcasted a message
to the women of the Empire, calling them to join the war effort. |
| 21/11/1939 |
Prime Minister Chamberlain
imposes an embargo on all German trade, with goods currently
in Britain, but destined for shipment to Germany to be confiscated. |
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| 18/12/1939 |
The first Canadian troops
arrive in Britain. |
