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Battle of the Border
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The Battle of the Border refers to the battles that occurred in the first days of the German invasion of Poland in September, 1939. The series of battles ended in a German victory, as Polish forces were either destroyed or forced to retreat.
Soldiers of the German Wehrmacht tearing down the border crossing into Poland, 1 September 1939
Soldiers of the German Wehrmacht tearing down the border crossing into Poland, 1 September 1939
Forces as of 14 September with troop movements up to this date.
Forces as of 14 September with troop movements up to this date.
Battle of Westerplatte
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The Battle of Westerplatte was the first battle of the German invasion of Poland, marking the start of World War II in Europe. It occurred on the Westerplatte peninsula in the harbour of the Free City of Danzig.
German battleship Schleswig-Holstein firing her guns, 5 September 1939
German battleship Schleswig-Holstein firing her guns, 5 September 1939
Major Sucharski (right) surrenders Westerplatte to General Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt, 7 September 1939
Major Sucharski (right) surrenders Westerplatte to General Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt, 7 September 1939
German soldiers on Westerplatte, 8 September, after the battle
German soldiers on Westerplatte, 8 September, after the battle
German war flag being raised on Westerplatte, 8 September 1939
German war flag being raised on Westerplatte, 8 September 1939