Historical Events tagged with "adolf_hitler"
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Military & Warfare
Germany and Slovakia Launch Invasion of Poland
September 1st, 1939 85 years ago
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, marking the start of the European engagement in World War II. This invasion was a swift military operation, employing strategies of Blitzkrieg, which emphasized speed and surprise. Slovakia, allied with Germany, also participated in the invasion, underscoring the regional dynamics of power at the time. The attack led to widespread devastation and prompted the United Kingdom and France to declare war on Germany shortly thereafter, formally beginning the conflict in Europe.
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