Documents Concerning German-Polish Relations

Documents Concerning German-Polish Relations and the Outbreak of Hostilities Between Great Britain and Germany on September 3, 1939 is a sobering and authoritative government report published by His Majesty’s Stationery Office in 1939 (Cmd. 6106). This seminal document compiles diplomatic correspondence, agreements, and governmental position statements that led directly to Britain’s declaration of war on Germany. Intended for parliamentary presentation, the book provides a deeply granular view of the policies, negotiations, and geopolitical calculations made in the buildup to World War II.

The text spans nearly 200 pages, detailing Anglo-German and German-Polish negotiations, the deterioration of European stability, and the perspectives held by various diplomatic actors at the time. It includes statements made by Hitler, British Prime Minister broadcasts, and analysis of the shifting balance of power in Europe. Documents Concerning German-Polish Relations is structured to allow readers to follow the sequence of events as they developed, providing both narrative and raw documentation — making it invaluable for anyone studying pre-war diplomacy or the onset of global conflict.

This 1939 Blue Book remains a key primary source for historians, political scientists, and collectors of war-era publications. Its rarity, as an original governmental paper, enhances its value. For scholars examining the diplomatic origins of the Second World War, this volume is not only a record of decisions but also a window into the mindset of British foreign policy at a critical historical juncture.