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18 September 1939
What happened on this day in the Second World War, from 1939 to 1945, with a source for every entry.
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Each day we list events from the Second World War that happened on that date, from 1939 to 1945. Every entry names its source and links to it, so you can read further. Entries are sourced and machine-screened before they go up, a subset is human-reviewed, and we add more over time.
8 of 10 sourced entries for this date, chosen by the editor.
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Entries
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At sea
President Roosevelt authorizes Coast Guard to enlist 2,000 additional men and to build two training stations.
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At sea
U.S. freighter Warrior, detained by British authorities since 7 September, is released after her cargo of phosphates is requisitioned.
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The Polish government of Ignacy Mościcki flees to Romania.
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Diplomatic record
The Chargé in Finland (Shantz) to the Secretary of State
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Diplomatic record
Memorandum by the Adviser on Political Relations (Dunn)
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Diplomatic record
The Minister in Yugoslavia (Lane) to the Secretary of State
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Winter War
The matter was raised by British Admiral Reginald Plunkett on 18 September 1939, and the next day Winston Churchill brought up the subject in the Chamberlain War Cabinet.
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