The action was taken almost simultaneously with a 16-point demand by Hitler including immediate cession of the Free City and a "plebiscite” in the Polish Corridor. Hitler paid high tribute to Soviet Russia, where the Russo-German nonaggression pact was formally ratified by the Soviet parliament.ĭanzig was decreed a part of the German Reich. Italy’s action was interpreted as a sequel to Reichsfuhrer Hitler’s Reichstag address in which he complimented Italy but said Germany needed no outside aid. The Government took control of British railways. The British Parliament appropriated £500,000,000 to carry on a war as yet undeclared. This in response to Poland’s plea for aid, brought the great powers to the verge of final action as Reich troops thrust across the Polish borders and Warsaw and other Polish cities felt the impact of German bombing. Hopes to Keep Out Hitler decrees Danzig a part of Reich and in 16 points demands vote on Corridor ‘ownership’-Appoints line of succession Göring and Hess next.īritain today issued a last warning to Germany and France was reported preparing an ultimatum – both demanding an immediate halt in German military action against Poland. British in Last Warning to Hitler Warsaw bombed, Poland Is Invaded Duce Neutral U.S. Modern names and spellings have been inserted in brackets where applicable. Please note that the article uses several outdated spellings and names for cities and regions. 17, effectively divvying Polish territory between Hitler and Stalin. The Soviet Union, having signed a nonaggression pact with Nazi Germany, launched its own invasion of Poland on Sept. Both France and Britain declared war two days later. The German invasion of Poland, 75 years ago today, is generally considered the start of World War II. This article originally ran in The Christian Science Monitor on Sept. In a world where we continue to prioritize mental health and finding balance, sometimes refuge is as simple as flipping a switch. It binds us together in a way that transcends the nature of entertainment.As I enter my 40s, I enjoy toeing the line between big kid and being responsible for two kids. A nerd’s nirvana, for sure, but also the type of good-natured fun that constitutes Nintendo’s reputation.The more I think about it, the hero’s name is perfect for the effect of nostalgia on people. The gameplay is vast, with Link exploring lands that take hundreds of hours to fully comb through and explore. ![]() Folks dressed for the occasion or reminisced about the past, or both.The Legend of Zelda, which premiered in 1986, is the story of Zelda, the princess of Hyrule, and her companion, Link, who helps her overcome the schemes of the evil Ganon. The shared anticipation of the game’s release linked us together. Blockbuster, of course, is a thing of the past, but the childlike desires of kids at heart remain.As people filled up the store last Thursday night, I was reminded of a simpler time.It was refreshing to be a part of a community, if only for a few hours. I was close to my son’s age when I begged my parents to rent video games every weekend. I celebrated the occasion at my local GameStop, which allowed enthusiasts to win prizes, pick up the game, and quite frankly, be kids again.I often chuckle when people suggest that a Blockbuster card is a form of ID for millennials. What I found was sweet nostalgia.The Legend of Zelda enjoyed its first release in six years: Tears of the Kingdom. Then, I picked up a sword in search of adventure. ![]() Last Thursday, a few hours before midnight, I left my house in a folktale-like fashion.As moonlight draped the bedroom, I tucked my oldest boy into the covers.
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