World War II – 1939-09-01

German forces invade Poland from Silesia, East Prussia, and Slovakia.
Britain & France inform Germany that, unless all military action is halted, they’ll come to Poland’s aid.
Gauleiter Foster proclaim Danzig to be part of Germany.
Italy proclaims non-belligerent status.
Britain, France & Russia mobilises. Russia lowers draft age from 21 to 19.
Norway, Switzerland, and Finland proclaim their neutrality