Tag: Invasion of Poland

Attack on Poland – The Exodus

Attack on Poland – The Exodus

17 – 30 September: Exodus of the Fortunate Few The Polish Government, the military GHQ, civil servants and foreign diplomats started to evacuate Warsaw on 5 September. The aim was to reach the apparently still safe south-eastern Poland, bordered by the neutral Russia and friendly Hungary and Romania. Thousands of people were moving there, and … Continue reading Attack on Poland – The Exodus →

Attack on Poland – Countdown to War

Attack on Poland – Countdown to War

Countdown to War The German occupation of Bohemia and Moravia, the British guarantee and the partial Polish mobilization in March raised political tensions. The German Ambassador in Warsaw reported wild rumors among the population, such as that border clashes had begun. Mood was further heightened by the Polish press which claimed that Germans were decadent … Continue reading Attack on Poland – Countdown to War →

Attack on Poland – Moves Towards the Invasion

Attack on Poland – Moves Towards the Invasion

Breaking the Nazi Codes While Poland was behind Germany and other European powers in most areas of military doctrine and technology, it was well ahead in one area – breaking of German codes. Germany was well ahead in cypher machines, with the first Engima machine developed for civilian purposes (at least officially); in 1930 a … Continue reading Attack on Poland – Moves Towards the Invasion →