The Second World War | Episode 1: The Invasion | Free Documentary History

Описание: World War II - On the Edge of the Abyss - Episode 1: The Invasion | History Documentary

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In this episode:
In the early hours of September 1st, 1939, the German battleship SMS Schleswig-Holstein opened fire on the Westerplatte peninsula in Gdańsk. Almost simultaneously, the German Air Force launched an attack on the small town of Wieluń, southwest of Łódź. The German invasion of Poland marked the beginning of the Second World War. From the outset, this conflict was waged with extreme brutality, resulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians. Although the Wehrmacht succeeded in defeating its neighboring country within weeks, the campaign was far from straightforward: the Polish forces mounted fierce resistance. This documentary delves into the different aspects of the invasion and highlights its consequences for the subsequent course of the war.

The series:
The invasion of Poland in September 1939 marked the outbreak of World War II - lasting nearly six years and claiming the lives of at least sixty million people. Adolf Hitler’s dream of gaining world domination ended only in May 1945 with the unconditional surrender of Germany. In September 1945 the Third Reich’s ally Japan also laid down its arms setting an end to combat actions.


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