sep 1, 1939 - Germany Invades Poland
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Early in the morning of September 1, 1939, over one million troops invaded Poland along its border with the German-controlled territory. When the German ship, the Luftwaffe, bombed the Polish airfields, the German U - boats attacked the Polish naval forces. Although Hitler claimed that this was a major defensive action, the British and French were not so sure. Two days later, both countries declared war on Germany, initiating World War II.
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