ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: France's Response to Germany's Invasion of Poland
Three documents--two addresses by French Premier Daladier and one transcript of a phone call-- pertaining to the German invasion of Poland are presented.
The History Place
The History Place: Edouard Daladier
This site from The History Place provides the text of a speech by French premier,Edouard Daladier, from January of 1940 following the fall of Poland. In the speech Daladier clearly implied that the policy of appeasement had been a failure.
Yale University
Avalon Project: France's Response to Germany's Invasion of Poland
Yale University provides the texts of speeches given by Edouard Daladier to the nation of France concerning Germany's invasion of Poland.
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: Edouard Daladier, Premier, in the Chamber of Deputies
Original document. Premier Daladier addresses the Chamber of Deputies on French mobilization. France's peace was jeopardized after Germany invaded Poland.
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: Statement by Edouard Daladier, Premier, to the Nation
Original document. French Premier Edouard Daladier's war speech to the nation. He explains the Polish invasion by Hitler and impending enslavement of France if war is not waged.
