1939 Polish Defensive War

The 1939 Polish Defensive War was a military conflict that occurred when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, marking the start of World War II. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, Polish forces fought bravely to defend their country. The invasion was swift, with the German strategy involving fast-moving armored divisions known as Blitzkrieg, which overwhelmed Polish defenses. By the end of September, Poland capitulated, and its territory was divided between Germany and the Soviet Union. This conflict illustrated the rapid escalation of global tensions and the failure of diplomatic efforts to maintain peace in Europe.