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Operation Weserübung – Denmark and Norway – Maps and Resources

        The German military genius for maneuver warfare is well illustrated by an often overlooked operation of World War II, the invasion of Scandinavia in 1940. Operation Weserübung also warrants examination because it was joint in execution … Continue reading

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The Appeal of 18th June – Charles de Gaulle

General de Gaulle speaking on the BBC on 18 June 1940   On June 18, 1940, at 19:00, de Gaulle’s voice was broadcast nationwide, saying:   “The leaders who, for many years, have been at the head of the French … Continue reading

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The French Capitulation – June 25, 1940

Archive movie by WW2 German Newsreels about the French capitulation – June 25, 1940 7:23 min, in German 1940- Wehrmacht parade celebrating the fall of France – in German, 7:56 min. German soldiers enter Paris during World War II – … Continue reading

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Speech by Herr Hitler to the Reichstag on September 1, 1939

Speech by Herr Hitler to the Reichstag on September 1, 1939.   FOR months we have been suffering under the torture of a problem which the Versailles Diktat created-a problem which has deteriorated until it becomes intolerable for us. Danzig … Continue reading

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Molotov: Reaction to German Invasion of 1941

Molotov: Reaction to German Invasion of 1941 Citizens of the Soviet Union: The Soviet Government and its head, Comrade Stalin, have authorized me to make the following statement: Today at 4 o’clock a.m., without any claims having been presented to … Continue reading

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German declaration of war against the Netherlands

German declaration of war against the Netherlands The telegram: „Announcement of deployment of enormous German military force. Any resistance completely futile Germany guarantees European and extra-European possessions and the dynasty, if any resistance remains absent. Else danger of complete annihilation … Continue reading

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Germany’s Formal Declaration of War Against the United States – December 11, 1941

Germany’s Formal Declaration of War Against the United States The government of the United States of America, having violated in the most flagrant manner and in ever increasing measure all rules of neutrality in favor of the adversaries of Germany, … Continue reading

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Radio Address by Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister, September 3, 1939

Radio Address by Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister, September 3, 1939.   I am speaking to you from the Cabinet Room at 10, Downing Street. This morning the British Ambassador in Berlin handed the German Government a final Note stating that … Continue reading

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British Declaration Of War – Radio Broadcast – 3 Sept 1939

See also: http://historicalresources.wordpress.com/2008/08/17/proclamation-by-adolf-hitler-september-11939/ - Proclamation by Adolf Hitler – September 1,1939 See also: Radio Address by Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister, September 3, 1939 , transcription of the text

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Battle of Crete – Movies and Propaganda

Operation Mercury – Battle of Crete part1 (1941) – Movie in German, 6:41min Operation Mercury – Battle of Crete part2 (1941) – Movie in German, 4:38 min Operation Mercury – Battle of Crete part2 (1941) – Movie in German, 7:48 … Continue reading

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