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Synopsis
Poland In Misery opens with the grim sounds of war, marking the beginning of World War II as German troops invade Poland on September 1, 1939. The Westinghouse Broadcasting Company captures this pivotal moment in history, providing listeners with a firsthand account of the chaos and destruction that ensues. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain prepares to address the British Empire, aware that the fate of nations hangs in the balance.
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