Monday, September 11, 1939 War started today. After another week of lies and duplicity, Hitler launched into actual warfare early this morning. At five thirty this morning he announced the enclosure of Danzig in the Reich, and at five forty-five he bombed his first Polish town. Reports were that the Germans had already bombed eight Polish cities, and were attacking on all frontiers. The BBC has just announced that King George held a Privy Council this noon, and has signed papers completing the mobilization of our Army, Navy, and Air Forces. Further news is to be broadcast at four p.m. Produced by BigWorldNetwork.com Compiled by Victoria Washuk as written in the diary of her great-grandmother, Ruby Alice Side Thompson 

World War II London Blitz Diary

Episode 3 - World War II London Blitz Diary - Season 1

Episode 2 - World War II London Blitz Diary - Season 1

Friday, September 1, 1939 War started today. After another week of lies and duplicity, Hitler launched into actual warfare early this morning. At five thirty this morning he announced the enclosure of Danzig in the Reich, and at five forty-five he bombed his first Polish town. Reports were that the Germans had already bombed eight Polish cities, and were attacking on all frontiers. The BBC has just announced that King George held a Privy Council this noon, and has signed papers completing the mobilization of our Army, Navy, and Air Forces. Further news is to be broadcast at four p.m. Produced by BigWorldNetwork.com Compiled by Victoria Washuk as written in the diary of her great-grandmother, Ruby Alice Side Thompson 

Episode 1 - World War II London Blitz Diary - Season 1

History is never quite as real as when it is told by those who live it. The Diary of Ruby Side Thompson, who lived from 1884 - 1970, tells her story as an English housewife and mother of seven sons living in Romford, London during World War II - her revelations on the war and daily life. Produced by BigWorldNetwork.com

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World War II London Blitz Diary

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