The German invasion of Poland in September 1939 marked the beginning of World War Two. The Second World War began in September 1939 and came to an end in May 1945.

On Sept. 1, 1939, one week after Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact, more than a million German troops—along with 50,000 Slovakian soldiers—invaded Poland. Two ...

On September 1, 1939, the German army under Adolf Hitler launched an invasion of Poland that triggered the start of World War II (though by 1939 Japan and China were already at war).The battle for ...

Until now, the Battle of Westerplatte on September 1, 1939, officially marked the start of World War II. But this year, the 80th anniversary is also being commemorated in Wielun, bombed minutes ...

303 Squadron was officially activated on August 2, 1940, twenty-three days after the Battle of Britain commenced. However, it would take some time before these Polish fighter pilots were allowed ...

The German invasion of Poland in September 1939 marked the beginning of World War Two. The Second World War began in September 1939 and came to an end in May 1945. Here’s everything you need to ...