What did the Polish Do on D-Day? | Poland's Contribution Normandy 1944
The 6th of June 1944 is better known as D-Day, the Normandy Landings where Allied forces of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Despite the majority of the attacking forces coming from these nations, in truth a whole host of smaller ones contributed to the efforts. The Second World War in Europe began with the German, and later Soviet Invasion of Poland in 1939. Despite the eventual capitulation of their country hundreds of thousands of Poles made it to France and the United Kingdom where they continued the fight in the air, on the seas, and on land, including at D-Day.
00:00-00:48 - Intro
00:48-01:15 - Invasion of Poland
01:15-02:39 - Polish Forces in Exile
02:39-04:18 - Polish Air Force in World War 2
04:18-04:45 - Polish Navy in World War 2
04:45-07:06 - Polish Army in World War 2
07:06-07:51 - Outro
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