The history of Poland from 1939 to 1945 encompasses primarily the period from the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union to the end of World War II. Following the German–Soviet non-ag
Soviet Prime Minister Vyacheslav Molotov signs the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact. Behind him stand (left) Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop of Germany and (right) Joseph Stalin. The non-aggression pact had a secret protocol attached in which arrangements were made for a partition of Poland's territory.
Polish infantry in action during the Invasion of Poland in September 1939
Polish anti-aircraft artillery in September 1939
Survivor of bombing of Warsaw
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The history of Poland spans over a thousand years, from medieval tribes, Christianization and monarchy; through Poland's Golden Age, expansionism and becoming one of the largest European powers; to it
History of Poland (1939–1945)
…The history of Poland from 1939 to 1945 encompasses primarily the period from the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union to the end of World War II. Following…
Krzemionki Flint Mine, once a source of material for Neolithic toolmaking, features an example of ancient parietal art – a linear pictogram of a female deity. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Reconstructed Biskupin fortified settlement of the Lusatian culture, 8th century BC.
Gniezno, considered to be the first capital of Poland and seat of early Piast rulers.
Original tomb effigy of Władysław I the Elbow-high, who was also known as Ladislaus the Short