1939 ⟶ Last Polish Military Units Surrender
The last of Poland's military surrenders to the Germans.
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🏳️ Last Polish Military Units Surrender
The last of Poland's military surrenders to the Germans.⟶
PolandGermanyPolish CampaignSurrenderMilitary DefeatEastern Front
🕊️ Polish Resistance Ends; Hitler Calls for Peace Conference
Polish resistance in the Polish September Campaign comes to an end. Hitler speaks before the Reichstag, declaring a desire for a conference with Britain and France to restore peace.⟶
PolandGermanyPolish CampaignSurrenderHitlerPeace ProposalsWestern Front
🗺️ Galicia Incorporated into Generalgouvernement
The Germans declare Galicia as the fifth district of the Generalgouvernement.⟶
GermanyGaliciaPolandOccupationAdministrationTerritoryEastern Front
🫡 German Troops in Courland Pocket Surrender
In accordance with Dönitz's orders, Colonel-General Carl Hilpert unconditionally surrenders his troops in the Courland Pocket.⟶
GermanySurrenderCourland PocketMilitary OperationsEastern FrontEnd of WarWorld War IIBaltic States