1939 ⟶ German Assault on Warsaw

Following a massive artillery bombardment, the Germans launc...
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1939

💣 German Assault on Warsaw

Following a massive artillery bombardment, the Germans launch a major infantry assault on the centre of Warsaw.⟶
German Assault on Warsaw (1939)
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💥 Germany Invades Poland, World War II Begins

Without response to its ultimatum, Germany invades Poland, start of World War II (the Soviet Union invades Poland on September 17).⟶
Germany Invades Poland, World War II Begins (1939)
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🇩🇪 German Army Captures Kraków

In southern Poland The 14th German army takes Kraków virtually unopposed.⟶
German Army Captures Kraków (1939)
GermanyPolandKrakówInvasionEastern EuropeBlitzkrieg

💥 Warsaw Bombed by German Air Force

Warsaw is hit for the first time by bombing raids. In just that single day twelve raids target the city.⟶
Warsaw Bombed by German Air Force (1939)
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🇩🇪 German Army Encirclement of Warsaw Completed

The German Army complete the encirclement of Warsaw.⟶
German Army Encirclement of Warsaw Completed (1939)
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🏳️ Warsaw Garrison Capitulates

The remaining Polish army and militia in the centre of Warsaw capitulate to the Germans.⟶
Warsaw Garrison Capitulates (1939)
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