The Incredibly Brave Last Stand of the Polish Navy - The Battle of Westerplatte

When German troops took over Danzig on the very first day of World War Two, they didn't just attack one unlucky post office. Their main battle was at Westerplatte — a Polish depot that held out for SEVEN DAYS against the German onslaught. This is their story.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction
0:51 The Danzig Situation
1:54 Westerplatte Naval Depot
2:44 Preparations for War
5:01 First German Assault on Westerplatte
7:07 Second German Assault on Westerplatte
8:45 The Poles Beseiged
10:05 Polish Surrender
11:17 Conclusion