The invasion of Poland by Nazi forces marked the beginning of the war in Europe from "summary" of Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer
The invasion of Poland by Nazi forces in September 1939 was a pivotal moment in European history. It was an act of aggression that violated international law and set off a chain of events that would ultimately lead to the outbreak of World War II. Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany, had long harbored ambitions of expanding German territory and dominating Europe. His invasion of Poland was a brazen attempt to achieve these goals by force. The invasion of Poland was preceded by months of tension and diplomatic maneuvering. Hitler had already taken control of Austria and Czechoslovakia, and now he set his sights on Poland. The Polish government, for its part, was determined to defend its sovereignty and resist any attempts at aggression. When Hitler's forces crossed the border into Poland on September 1, 1939, it was the culmination of years of Nazi aggression and expansionism. The invasion of Poland was...
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