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Invasion of Poland, Fall 1939 - Photographs

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Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The Polish Army fought tenaciously, but was defeated within weeks.

German troops approach Bydgoszcz

Invading German troops approach Bydgoszcz. Poland, September 18, 1939.

A German motorcycle unit advances through the Bydgoszcz region during the invasion of Poland. September 18, 1939.

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Smoke rises from Warsaw following the German attack

German forces in the outskirts of Warsaw. In the background of the photograph, the city burns as a result of the German military assault.

German forces and Polish civilians on the outskirts of Warsaw. In the background of the photograph, the city burns as a result of the German military assault. Warsaw, Poland, September 1939.

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German troops parade through Warsaw

German troops parade through Warsaw after the invasion of Poland.

German troops parade through Warsaw after the German invasion of Poland. Warsaw, Poland, September 28-30, 1939.

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Adolf Hitler reviews German troops in Warsaw

Adolf Hitler (lower right) gives Nazi salute as he reviews victorious German troops.

Adolf Hitler (lower right) gives Nazi salute as he reviews victorious German troops. Warsaw, Poland, October 5, 1939.

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German soldiers parade in Pilsudski Square

German soldiers parade in Pilsudski Square. Warsaw, Poland, October 4, 1939.

German soldiers parade in Pilsudski Square. Warsaw, Poland, October 4, 1939.

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German troops entering Lodz. Poland

Invading German troops enter the town of Lodz. Poland, September 8, 1939.

Invading German troops enter the town of Lodz. Poland, September 8, 1939.

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Raising the Nazi flag at Polish city hall

Invading German soldiers raise the Nazi flag in front of the city hall.

Invading German soldiers raise the Nazi flag in front of the city hall. Gdynia, Poland, September 1939.

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The Sigismund Monument stands amid rubble in the Polish capital after Germany's Blitzkrieg assault.

The Sigismund Monument stands amid rubble in the Polish capital after Germany's Blitzkrieg assault.

The Sigismund Monument stands amid rubble in the Polish capital after Germany's Blitzkrieg assault. Warsaw, Poland, 1939.

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