September 3: Britain, France, India, Australia, and New Zealand declare war on Germany

France and Britain issued an ultimatum to Germany demanding the immediate withdrawal of the German forces from Poland. When Hitler accused Britain of encouraging the Poles to pursue a policy of provocation, Britain, France, India, Australia, and New Zealand declared war on Germany.

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