The Archive · 1938

Fateful Friday Events

September 23: New Sirovy Cabinet announces it will carry out Anglo-French proposals; at the same time, fighting is reported from Sudeten regions, where Free Corps is said to have staged riots. Czech troops declared marching back into Sudeten regions, giving situation even more serious aspect. Morning meeting between Herr Hitler and Mr. Chamberlain. lain cancelled; it is announced that the British Premier will leave in the morning, September 24; Europecn capitals rocked by sensational statement.

Czecho-German situation, involving France, Great Britain, Soviet Russia, Poland, Hungary, Rumania and Ital; s seen approaching the gravest crisis since the World War.

Prague radio station broadcasts general mobilization decree; German military activity causes anxiety in Munich; Prague populace warned

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