Battle of Czeszyn

The Battle of Czeszyn took place in August 1939 near the Polish village of Czeszyn, just before World War II officially began. German and Polish forces clashed as Poland mobilized defenses. The battle was part of the larger German invasion of Poland, marking the start of the war. Polish troops tried to resist the advancing Germans, but the Germans had superior equipment and tactics. This engagement exemplified the aggressive early phase of the conflict, highlighting Poland’s desperate efforts to defend itself against the swift and overwhelming German assault.