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The Battle of Westerplatte was the first battle of the German invasion of Poland, marking the start of World War II in Europe. It occurred on the Westerplatte peninsula in the harbour of the Free City of Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland).
- 1-7 September 1939 [1](6 days)
- German victory [1]
1939 Battle of Westerplatte, originally titled in Poland as Tajemnica Westerplatte ("The Secret of Westerplatte"), is a 2013 Polish-Lithuanian war film written and directed by Paweł Chochlew. It portrays the Battle of Westerplatte between the Polish Army and Nazi German forces at the start of World War II in 1939.
Feb 15, 2013 · 1939 Battle of Westerplatte: Directed by Pawel Chochlew. With Michal Zebrowski, Robert Zoledziewski, Jan Englert, Piotr Adamczyk. September 1st, 1939. German battleship Schleswig-Holstein marks the start of World War II by firing on the garrison stationed at the Westerplatte peninsula in Poland.
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- Drama, History, War
- Pawel Chochlew
- 2013-02-15
Sep 21, 2022 · Learn how the Polish Army defended the Westerplatte peninsula against the German attack in September 1939, delaying the invasion of Poland. The article describes the course of the battle, the casualties, the surrender, and the legacy of the heroic resistance.
Jan 6, 2023 · The battle of Westerplatte in 1939 was a great source of inspiration for the Polish army and citizens during the German invasion. Even today, the battle is still considered a symbol of resistance during the invasion.
Sep 7, 2017 · Polish soldiers surrendering Westerplatte on September 7, 1939. Danzig came under the protection of the League of Nations, the precursor to the United Nations. Poland had a binding customs union over it, as well as control of its transportation and communications infrastructure.
May 26, 2020 · The SS-Heimwehr bombarded the Westerplatte on 6th September 1939 from 0900 hrs until 1100 hrs with Minenwerfers and in the afternoon with infantry guns. At 1545 hrs, a new attempt was made to set the wood alight.
