Crushing of Poland

Hitler's decision to invade Poland in August 1939

triggered the start of the Second World War. It was also the first demonstration of Blitzkrieg tactics the ruthless use of armor, mobile infantry and air support.

The Polish army

inadequately equipped and inferior in numbers, was overwhelmed by this awesome display of military power as well as being taken by surprise.

German photographers

accompanied the triumphant Nazi forces on their victorious advance which first seized the key part of Danzig and then Warsaw, all within one month.

The Crushing of Poland

captures the drama and raw aggression of the Campaign in photographs and full captions.