Germany invades Poland - 1939 | Movietone Moment | 1 September 2023

On this day in 1939, Germany invaded Poland by sending in 1.5 million troops and bombing Polish airfields. Here is a British Movietone report showing Hitler in Poland, including his triumphant drive through Warsaw.

Hitler at the Eastern Front. Hitler with his troops - eating - talking to soldiers - signing autographs. In his private plane - interiors - scenes of bombed Poland.Partition in Poland. Aerials of the ruins of Warsaw. Ground shots of ruins. German General shakes hands with troops.Brest, Litovsk, Germans and Russians link up in Poland. Various shots of review of German troops. Russian officers watching.Danzig - Very good shots of Hitler's triumphant drive thru city.Capture of Warsaw. Various shots of the bombardment of Warsaw. Hitler visits his army. Watches Warsaw burn. Scenes of German troops. Surrender of warsaw signed inside train. German and Polish Officers at meeting. German troops entering Warsaw.

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