September 1st is the anniversary of the invasion of Poland in 1939. On this day, Nazi Germany attacked Poland, starting World War II and changing world history.
**Why It Matters**
– On September 1, 1939, German forces surprised Poland with a powerful attack, using fast and effective tactics called Blitzkrieg. They quickly defeated Polish defenses.
– This invasion led Britain and France to declare war on Germany, marking the official start of World War II.
**Poland’s Struggle**
– The Polish people fought bravely, but they were outnumbered and outgunned.
– On September 17, the Soviet Union invaded from the east, which sealed Poland’s fate and split the country between two enemy powers.
**Remembering Today**
– Every year, Poland holds memorial events on this anniversary to honor the victims and remember the tragedy that began on this day.
To learn more : INVASION OF POLAND, FALL 1939
