All battles
1 September – 6 October 1939
Invasion of Poland
Eastern Front · Polish Campaign · Poland
Historical overview
Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939, joined by the Soviet Union on 17 September. Britain and France declared war on Germany two days after the invasion began.
What happened
The Westerplatte depot near Danzig held out for seven days against overwhelming odds and became a national symbol. Warsaw was besieged and surrendered on 28 September; the last regular units capitulated in early October.
Historical event
Invasion of Poland
Battle / campaign
Polish Campaign
Productions
9 titles
Perspectives
Allied · Civilian · Resistance
