Germans in Danzig
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Germans in Danzig
Germans parade through the streets as they occupy Danzig, Poland. Date: September 1939
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Danzig Germans Occupy Operations Parade Poland
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September 1939: Germans Parade through the Streets of Danzig as they Occupy Polish Territory This evocative photograph captures a moment in history as Germans proudly march through the streets of Danzig, then known as Gdańsk, in September 1939. The scene unfolds just days after the outbreak of World War II and the beginning of the Eastern Front operations. The German soldiers, dressed in their military uniforms and bearing their flags, are seen parading through the city center, surrounded by a cheering crowd. Danzig, a free city under the League of Nations, had a significant German population and was a major port city on the Baltic Sea. Hitler had long coveted the city and saw it as a vital strategic point for his expansionist plans. The invasion of Poland, which began on September 1, 1939, marked the start of World War II. The German forces, under the command of General Guderian, quickly advanced towards Danzig, and on September 1, 1939, the city was occupied without a fight. The event marked the beginning of the end for Poland, which was eventually divided between Germany and the Soviet Union. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of Danzig and the events that unfolded there during the early days of World War II. It is a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the impact it has on the lives of ordinary people. The image also serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding history and the role it plays in shaping our present and future.
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