THE WAR IN POLAND
Picture book for education in the Hitler Youth.
The Treaty of Versailles basically changed the structure and composition of the European state system.
The large state system‌
was destroyed through the new formation of smaller states.
The “peace� of Versailles created a situation with the German eastern border that created the conflict elements that made a new war possible.
Danzig was extradited to the arbitrariness of Poland.
The corridor separated East Prussia from the rest of the Reich.
Upper Silesia’s industry experienced senseless exploitation.
Work and home were taken from German people.
Land cultivated by Germans was threatened by decay.
The Leader made proposals for the peaceful solution of these problems. That would be interpreted by Poland as weakness.
Based on the war hysteria of these men‌
Poland answered with a general mobilization.
Terror raged‌
against the German people.
When the Poles entered German territory, the German folk rose up for its life and its right(s).
“Since 5:45 AM shooting back has occurred.” The leader on September 1, 1939.
The exemplary campaign lasted 18 days.
German fliers dominate the Polish air space.
The armored tanks press forward without stopping.
The achievements of the infantry are enormous.
This is the way German artillery shoots!
The ship Schleswig-Holstein attacks the Polish sea fortresses.
Snipers experience a short campaign.
With his soldiers.
He discusses the plans of operation with his generals‌
visits and honors the wounded.
With planning and implementation the German army and its leadership prove the power of the Reich.
Maps of Poland on September 2 and September 6
Maps of Poland on September 11 and September 14.
After fourteen days the Polish army is destroyed.
“The army has defeated them with men, horses, and wagons.�
The booty is enormous.
Even during the last battles, the planned reconstruction has begun.
The refugees return to their homelands.
Work service immediately follows the troops.
Bridges and roads are placed into service.
“Over there one sees plowing, and that is of greater significance than the times.�