Hitler plans for future of occupied Poland
German leader Adolf Hitler today issued Directive Number 4. The directive covers instructions…
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French troops reach the Siegfried Line
French troops today entered German territory and reached as far as the Siegfried Line. The…
Allies meet to decide how to fight Germany
Today the Anglo-French Supreme War Council met for the first time. The meeting, held in…
Polish garrison surrenders after seven day siege
The Battle of Westerplatte has ended with the surrender of the Polish garrison. Despite…
Britain and France declare war on Germany
The world was plunged into chaos today as World War II officially began with the declaration…
Poland declares war on Germany
Poland has today changed the situation it finds itself in from a 'state of…