Hitler invaded Poland, starting the Second World War in Europe.
The Polish people would suffer tremendously in the six years to come, as 7 million Poles were killed in the fighting or murdered by the Nazis in their "Final Solution".
Poles played a key part in defeating Hitler, delaying his invasion of France until spring 1940 by their resistance in Poland, flying in the Battle of Britain, fighting in other theatres such as Italy and, perhaps most importantly, providing key information on Enigma.
As we remember the destruction caused by one man's megalomania, may we also remember those who gave everything to stop it.
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Well said
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