Bzura (Battle of Bzura)

The Battle of Bzura, fought in September 1939, was the largest Polish military engagement during the invasion of Poland in World War II. Polish forces launched a bold counterattack against advancing German armies near the Bzura River, aiming to halt their advance. Initially successful, the Poles pushed back the Germans, but ultimately, the better-equipped German forces regrouped and overwhelmed the Polish defenders. Despite eventual defeat, the battle showcased Polish bravery and resilience, inspiring resistance even as the country fell under occupation.