2007-12-04 14:52:39 · 3 answers · asked by mark s 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
I would like to add, it was called the 39 days war. Members of my family were arrested by the Germans and never seen again. My great uncle was a Polish lancer.
2007-12-04 21:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. On the 17th of that month, the Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east, as part of the secret German-Soviet non aggression pact. By October 1, 1939, Polish military resistance had ceased, although no formal surrender was made. So 30-31 days of formal resistance by the Polish armed forces.
2007-12-04 15:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by Ross 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ross is correct.
Please note that he used the word "formal" in describing Polish resistance of the Nazi Blitzkrieg. Yeah, they had tanks and the Poles had horses - but the Poles never stopped fighting for their Country. Neither did they stop when the Commies rolled in. Strong people.
2007-12-04 15:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by Sprouts Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋