Poland is the whole world to me, and that whole world is destroyed. Everything I have believed in up until now no longer applies. Poland loses the war in 20 minutes.

The Nazi invasion of Poland on Sept. 1, 1939 marked the beginning of World War II. Here’s how Chicagoans reacted to the news.

Poland marks anniversary of invasion Leaders honor victims, troops 85 years after Nazi attack at opening of WWII September 2, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

Poland marks anniversary of invasion. Leaders honor victims, troops 85 years after Nazi attack at opening of WWII. September 2, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. by MONIKA SCISLOWSKA The Associated Press ...