RESEARCH IMW996408 Invasion of Poland, 1st September 1939

On September 1, 1939, Germany declared war on Poland, citing Polish aggression. The German military began retaliating at 5:45 AM, escalating the conflict with bombings. Amidst the tension, Danzig announced its return to Germany. Despite this, Polish forces continued to resist, particularly in Danzig, where they posed a threat to the city's peace. German forces, including the Danzig militia, took action to neutralize these threats.

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