Germany's Invasion of Poland and the Fierce Polish Resistance I SLICE HISTORY | FULL DOCUMENTARY
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- In the early morning of the first of September 1939, SMS Schleswig-Holstein opens fire on the Westerplatte peninsula in Gdansk. Almost simultaneously, the German Air Force attacks the small town of Wielun southwest of Lodz. The 2nd World War began with the German invasion of Poland. From the beginning, this conflict was conducted with great brutality and cost the lives of thousands of civilians. Even if the Wehrmacht defeats the neighbouring country within a few weeks, the campaign is not as uncomplicated as expected: The Poles resist bitterly. The documentary takes a detailed look at various aspects of the attack and illustrates the consequences of the campaign for the further course of the war.
Documentary: On the edge of the abyss - The history of World War II - EP1: The Invasion
Directed by: Nina Adler, Hendrik Behrendt
Production: Spiegel TV
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12:00 eville henderson? I thought it was Chamberlain.
neville henderson? you mean neville chamberlin?
Nah they're right in that context. Chamberlin was the prime minister. They are referring to the early negotiations being conducted by Nevile Henderson who was the Brit Ambassador to Germany at that time.
@@runningamok2825 ahh ok ty
Only Germany had military power that time because they did not respect the Treaty of Versaile and kept a much too large army, which was against the treaty. Additionally, the countries who imposed restrictions on Germany after the First World War didn't interfere when Germany was building their military power (tanks, planes, etcetera), and when they annexed Austria and took over Czechoslovakia.
What is missing in this video is the resistance and fight of Polish soldiers, especially in September 1939. You made it sound like it was so easy to take it over. I have read quite a few sources in my life, and I have learned that the Germans didn't expect to sustain so many losses (both in machinery and people) and thought it would have been easier to take over Poland. Hence, the attack on France was later than intended.
It was not Poland who established the rules and conditions in the Versaile. So, the main issues and "bad blood" went to the countries that humiliated Germany.
Gdańsk (Danzing) was established by Polish kings, and its Partion in 1793 to Prussia (and later becoming a part of Germany) does not make it German.
Polish people during the partitions mostly lived in the countryside, and only a small percentage lived in the cities. They couldn't speak Polish, forced to hide their traditions, and many were treated dreadfully even during those times.
There were many Germans living in Poland after WWI. Good excuse to invade. Sounds familiar even now in the XXI century in the neighbouring Polish country!
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I'm only watching to see if they explain why Russia got a pass.
Germany should have been forced to give up land for the creation of Israel after WW2 - not Palestine
You know that there has never been a Palestine right?
@@mikethomas4598 yes there is and there always will be. 🇮🇱🤡🇺🇸
@@js70371What is the capitol called?
Germany was forced to give up land and province of Prussia was officially dissolved. So what is your point?
@@pawelpap9 my point is that Israel isn’t in Germany - where it should be!!
Extremely well done! Very interesting. Many facts that are perhaps well known (at least to ppl interested in history) but actually not "included" in so many other presentations of Invasion of Poland. Thank you.
Overall very good work!
Obviously there a lot of is missing like the fact that majority of losses on GER side were inflicted after Soviets invaded for example during the second largest battle of the campaign at Tomaszów Lubelski in 3rd, 4th and 5th week of the war.
Still I'd only add two important facts:
1. France and UK were not ready to give Poland support. GER army at that time was stronger than what France, Uk and Poland could use because The Third Reich mantained a very large army without a need of mobilisation.
There was very little FRA and UK could do in 1939 and German forces in the west were actually pretty strong.
2. Poland sadly had to try to defend even remote territories which couldn't be defended proparly. The spectre of another Munich or Germany claiming 'the end of hostilities' after capturing key cities was very real.
This is quite similar to what Ukraine has to do now facing invading Russia.
1:05 No Democratic government even today can hope to expect the support of its entire population, why would you suggest such an absurd notion? Please observe the upcoming British General Election and you’ll see 2 main offerings,( let’s put aside the few allowed Parties which barely account for 5% active voters..) you’ll find barely 40% of Great Britain votes and that vote even split would make 15% of our country allows lab/con to speak for this once glorious country…. Smh