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German attack on Poland - Start of World War II

German invasion to Poland on the 1st of September in 1939. German soldiers remove a turnpike at the former customs border from Zoppot to Gdingen. On the same day, Hitler announced the outbreak of World War II by saying "It is shot back since 5.45 a.m." (Although the actual time of attack was 4.45). Three days later, Great Britan and France declared war on Germany. 01/09/1939

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Title: German attack on Poland - Start of World War II

Caption: German invasion to Poland on the 1st of September in 1939. German soldiers remove a turnpike at the former customs border from Zoppot to Gdingen. On the same day, Hitler announced the outbreak of World War II by saying "It is shot back since 5.45 a.m." (Although the actual time of attack was 4.45). Three days later, Great Britan and France declared war on Germany.

Event date: 01/09/1939

Category: POLITICS

Location: POLEN • EUROPA

Credit: Album / picture-alliance/ dpa

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Image size: 3021 × 2020 px | 17.5 MB

Print size: 25.6 × 17.1 cm | 1189.4 × 795.3 in (300 dpi)

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