28 Aug 1939

Germany
  • Citizens in Berlin, Germany observed troops moving toward the east. ww2dbase [Invasion of Poland | Berlin | CPC]
  • Karl Wiligut was officially placed on the SS retired list; in actuality he had been pushed out of his office since Feb 1939. ww2dbase [Karl Wiligut | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 28 Aug 1939
Soon-to-be Prime Minister Nobuyuki Abe having dinner with his wife Mitsuko and others, Japan, 28 Aug 1939

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