1939Polish Warships Sunk in Hel

The Polish destroyer ORP Wicher and the minelayer ORP Gryf a...
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1939

⚓️ Polish Warships Sunk in Hel

The Polish destroyer ORP Wicher and the minelayer ORP Gryf are sunk in the Polish port of Hel by the Luftwaffe, making them the first warships to be sunk in the war.
Polish Warships Sunk in Hel (1939)
PolandNaval WarfareLuftwaffeWorld War IIHelWarshipsEastern Front

🏳️ Hel Garrison Capitulates to Germany

The last Polish garrison stationed in Hel capitulates, ending the Battle of Hel.
Hel Garrison Capitulates to Germany (1939)
PolandHelCapitulationBattle of HelGerman invasionEastern FrontMilitarySurrender