Battle of Westerplatte

The Battle of Westerplatte was the first battle of the German invasion of Poland, marking the start of World War II in Europe. It occurred on the Westerplatte peninsula in the harbour of the Free City of Danzig.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of Westerplatte and Winter War began in the same year
• Battle of Westerplatte and 1939 Invasion of Poland began in the same year
• Battle of Westerplatte and Battle of the Atlantic began in the same year
• Battle of Westerplatte and Slovak–Hungarian War began in the same year
• Battle of Westerplatte and Defense of the Polish Post Office in Danzig began in the same year

Timeline

1. 1939 Invasion of PolandSeptember 1, 1939 – October 6, 1939
2. Battle of the AtlanticSeptember 3, 1939 – May 8, 1945
3. Battle of Westerplatte (this page)September 1, 1939 – September 7, 1939
4. Defense of the Polish Post Office in DanzigSeptember 1, 1939
5. Slovak–Hungarian WarMarch 23, 1939 – April 4, 1939
6. Winter WarNovember 30, 1939 – March 13, 1940

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