4h 45min, sep 1, 1939 y - Blitzkrieg into Poland
Description:
Germany, with help from Russia (thanks to the Non-Aggression Treaty back in August), invades Poland, which at the time was in an alliance with the Allies.This caused France and Britain to declare war on Germany two days later, forcing the European leaders face their fears and try to put an end to Hitler’s rising power.
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4h 45min, sep 1, 1939 y
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~ 84 years ago
