World War II breaks out in Europe in 1939...
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 3, 1939
- Blitzkrieg - Germany attacks - Germans invasion of Poland
- England enters the beginning of World War II - WWII
The front page features a nice banner headline for display: "ENGLAND GOES TO WAR" with various subheads. (see images) More inside.
First section only with 12 pages, a little central fold wear, minor margin wear, generally in good condition.
Background: Newspapers printed on September 3, 1939—or early updates on September 4—capture the defining historic moment Great Britain entered World War II, featuring bold emergency headlines such as "Britain at War" alongside Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's formal declaration following the expiration of the British ultimatum to Germany. Beyond the central announcement, these editions contain notable contemporary coverage including news of the German invasion of Poland, France's subsequent entry into the conflict, early home front mobilization directives, and civilian instructions for immediate evacuations and blackouts. In terms of rarity, while major national dailies like The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, and The Times had high original print runs, complete original copies in good condition remain uncommon and highly sought after by historical collectors, as wartime paper shortages, subsequent recycling drives, and age-related degradation destroyed much of the original stock.