German victors trampling underfoot the wreckage of the Westerplatte, the Polish fortress in Danzig, after its surrender. The fortress’ small garrison of Danzig Poles held out heroically against German bombs from the air, Shells from the sea, and constant artillery and infantry attacks on the land.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 19 October 1939, Page 7
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46German victors trampling underfoot the wreckage of the Westerplatte, the Polish fortress in Danzig, after its surrender. The fortress’ small garrison of Danzig Poles held out heroically against German bombs from the air, Shells from the sea, and constant artillery and infantry attacks on the land. Greymouth Evening Star, 19 October 1939, Page 7
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