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Battle of Westerplatte
1939 • Danzig Belagerung
Historical Overview
First engagement of the war; defense of a transit depot.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Navy
- Commander: Gustav Kleikamp
- Strength: 1 Schlachtschiff
- Casualties: ca. 50
Poland
- Commander: Henryk Sucharski
- Strength: ca. 210
- Casualties: ca. 15
Strategic Context
Symbolic resistance against German superiority.
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