On this Day - 1939 - the British and French prime ministers and chiefs of staff met in the “Supreme War Council” at Abbéville in northern France. They discussed the progress of the ongoing German campaign in Poland and assistance for their ally. #Poland1939 #OTD
French prime minister Edouard #Daladier said that the German advance was proceeding “as expected”, and stressed that he had “no intention” of throwing French forces against the German western front.
This was said in spite of a previous commitment to do just that.
This was said in spite of a previous commitment to do just that.
British prime minister Neville #Chamberlain described the French decision as “wise”, and stated that “nothing the Allies could do would save Poland”. Both Britain and France committed themselves instead to building up their own defences. #Poland1939
In spite of this - the communiqué issue to the press stated that Britain and France would devote their “entire strength” to waging war, and giving “all possible assistance” to Poland.
It was, at best, a “generous” interpretation of what had been discussed. #Poland1939
It was, at best, a “generous” interpretation of what had been discussed. #Poland1939
The Poles were not informed that they had been cast adrift by their Allies.
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