The Nazi invasion of Poland on Sept. 1, 1939 marked the beginning of World War II. Here’s how Chicagoans reacted to the news.

An archival film summarizes Germany's preparations for war leading up to its invasion of Poland on September 1st, 1939. It proved to be the act of aggression that touched off World War II in Europe.

Poland marks anniversary of invasion Leaders honor victims, troops 85 years after Nazi attack at opening of WWII September 2, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk attends solemn ceremonies at the monument to the 1939 heroic defense of the Westerplatte peninsula to mark the 85th anniversary of the outbreak of World War ...

Poland marks anniversary of invasion. Leaders honor victims, troops 85 years after Nazi attack at opening of WWII. September 2, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. by MONIKA SCISLOWSKA The Associated Press ...