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World War - Invasion of Poland 1939 August 23, 1939 - Germany signs a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union, making ways for its invasion of Poland. September 1, 1939 - German troops invade Poland. Polish defenses crumble under a massive mechanized land and air assault. September 3, 1939 - Britain and France declare war on Germany but take no military action to aid Poland. September 27-28, 1939 - Warsaw falls. Poland's capital, home to 350,000 Jews, surrenders to German troops after a three-week siege. October 2, 1939 - Last Polish soldiers surrender.  |
