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United States declares neutrality
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26348 |
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Jans Smuts becomes Prime Minister of South Africa. He later becomes a key supporter of Churchill.
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26349 |
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South Africa declares war on Germany
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26350 |
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Egypt cuts off relations with Germany
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26351 |
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German troops reach Pultusk, 30 miles to the north of Warsaw
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26352 |
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The Polish garrison of Westerplatte (near Gdansk) surrenders
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26353 |
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British ship Olivegrove torpedoed
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26354 |
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Warsaw comes under fire
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26355 |
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German IV Panzer Division reaches Warsaw
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26356 |
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Polish counterattack launched on the Bzura River
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26357 |