Battle of Westerplatte

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The Battle of Westerplatte occurred from September 1-7, 1939, marking one of the first engagements of World War II. Polish forces, stationed at the Westerplatte military depot in Gdańsk, resisted a German assault led by naval and infantry units. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the Polish defenders held their position for seven days, symbolizing fierce resistance during the German invasion of Poland, which triggered the start of the war.

Westerplatte Monument – Gdansk, Poland

This monument commemorates the Battle of Westerplatte and is located near the Prom outpost of the former WST …

Posted February 14, 2022 (updated February 23, 2025) by Pascal

Battle of Westerplatte: The New Barracks – Gdansk, Poland

The remnants of this building are part of a Polish military depot and garrison established on the Westerplatte …

Posted February 13, 2022 (updated March 2, 2025) by Pascal

Invasion of Poland: the Battle of Westerplatte – Gdansk, Poland

Known as one of the first battles of WW2, the battle for Westerplatte is a gripping part of …

Posted January 18, 2022 (updated April 29, 2025) by Pascal

Westerplatte War Monument – Gdansk, Poland

This impressive monument Commemorates the Battle of Westerplatte and the Polish defenders of the Military Transit Depot on …

Posted January 12, 2022 (updated February 22, 2025) by Pascal

A Coastal Battery from Hel – Pomeranian – Hel, Poland

The coastal batteries on Hel were about the strongest on Polish soil at the start of the Second …

Posted December 22, 2020 (updated April 29, 2025) by Patrick