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Battle of Bzura

The Battle of Bzura, fought between September 9 and September 22, 1939, was a significant engagement during the early stages of World War II, specifically in the Invasion of Poland. Polish forces attempted to regroup and counterattack against the advancing German military along the Bzura River. Initially, the Poles achieved some successes, but they were ultimately outnumbered and outgunned. The battle ended in a German victory, leading to further Polish losses and contributing to the fall of Poland. This battle highlighted the challenges faced by Polish forces against Germany’s blitzkrieg tactics.