1939 Polish Campaign

The 1939 Polish Campaign, also known as the September Campaign, was when Nazi Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, initiating World War II. Germany used a strategy called blitzkrieg, combining fast-moving aircraft, tanks, and soldiers to quickly overpower Polish defenses. Two weeks later, on September 17,, the Soviet Union invaded eastern Poland. The cooperation between Germany and the USSR divided Poland between them. The invasion led Britain and France to declare war on Germany, marking the start of a global conflict. The campaign resulted in significant destruction and loss of life, dramatically transforming Europe’s political landscape.