The Second World War | Episode 1: The Invasion | Free Documentary History

World War II - On the Edge of the Abyss - Episode 1: The Invasion | History Documentary
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In this episode:
In the early hours of September 1st, 1939, the German battleship SMS Schleswig-Holstein opened fire on the Westerplatte peninsula in Gdańsk. Almost simultaneously, the German Air Force launched an attack on the small town of Wieluń, southwest of Łódź. The German invasion of Poland marked the beginning of the Second World War. From the outset, this conflict was waged with extreme brutality, resulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians. Although the Wehrmacht succeeded in defeating its neighboring country within weeks, the campaign was far from straightforward: the Polish forces mounted fierce resistance. This documentary delves into the different aspects of the invasion and highlights its consequences for the subsequent course of the war.
The series:
The invasion of Poland in September 1939 marked the outbreak of World War II - lasting nearly six years and claiming the lives of at least sixty million people. Adolf Hitler’s dream of gaining world domination ended only in May 1945 with the unconditional surrender of Germany. In September 1945 the Third Reich’s ally Japan also laid down its arms setting an end to combat actions.
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The series: This documentary series offers a precise look at the different theaters of war around the globe. It also provides the viewer with an insight into Hitler's dictatorship and the Holocaust. HD footage from different international archives and interviews with renowned German historians make this 12-part documentary an outstanding one. Episode 1: In the early hours of September 1st, 1939, the German battleship SMS Schleswig-Holstein opened fire on the Westerplatte peninsula in Gdansk. Almost simultaneously, the German Air Force launched an attack on the small town of Wielun, southwest of todz. The German invasion of Poland marked the beginning of the Second World War. From the outset, this conflict was waged with extreme brutality, resulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians. Although the Wehrmacht succeeded in defeating its neighboring country within weeks, the campaign was far from straightforward: the Polish forces mounted fierce resistance. This documentary delves into the different aspects of the invasion and the ensuing consequences.

[@paigetomkinson1137]

This is a most fascinating documentary. It includes lots of smaller details about the war that other documentaries don't. For example, I hadn't known that the Luftwaffe started bombing before the Schleswig-Holstein fired on the Westerplatte. I can't wait for the next episode!

[@940anthony]

Hey this was really good. No broken records repeatedly looking and sounding the same. A fresh doc thanks

[@shawnastephens1536]

Insanity at it's finest.

[@Homeschoolsw6]

The Soviet Union (without a formal declaration of war) attacked Poland from the east on 17 September 1939.

[@R2Manny]

There was an entire section of this documentary devoted to their campaign…

[@FreeDocumentaryHistory]

@@R2Mannythank you!

[@Homeschoolsw6]

@@R2Manny This episode? Didn't hear Russia mentioned. It was on in the background...Thanks anyways.

[@Homeschoolsw6]

@@R2Manny 7:54 👍

[@waqqas800]

How come Great Britain and France didn't come running?

[@postscript5549]

War is appalling. A waste of consciousness. Sad. FRIGHTENING.

[@johnuhl3400]

The second video is set to “private.” Very interesting stuff!

[@OppoA5s-gs7zt]

Why its second part is locked/private?

[@ashleystyles6888]

I will keep my eye out for Herr Schtarmer in this video.

[@Zoltan1412]

Someone's brain has just fell out

[@christinemckinney3731]

Neville Chamberlain not Henderson I think that’s what I heard and I was shocked to find this error in this superb documentary

[@jayo3074]

It's not that serious

[@spannaspinna]

Henderson was the British diplomat in Berlin

[@alanluscombe8a553]

They are two different people with the same first name. Henderson being a diplomat in Berlin.

[@garyyarago2096]

Neville Henderson?? Where did your robot go to school?

[@evilmonkeyboy87]

Henderson was the diplomat in Berlin (as the VO said quite clearly); Chamberlain - a different person - was the PM (in London) at the time. Neville was evidently a popular enough name at the time.

[@Huron-i2f]

Ever wonder why EVERY youtube video on ww2 has a holocaust link at the top?

[@AmpsWorld420]

Because their are still holocaust deniers in this world and it makes sense to make your position clear to wee d out any deniers who may stumble on your videos. It you state it up front the deniers will know this isn't the documentary for them thus weeding out trolls before the get started.

[@spannaspinna]

Because YT would try to say it backs uncle addy

[@Huron-i2f]

@@AmpsWorld420 oh I don't think holocaust deniers are the reason. Perhaps it has something to do with s certain people currently committing crimes against humanity with a smirk on thier face while constantly invoking said holocaust. Gotta keep that hasbara rolling.

[@JoshEmerson0421]

Why did Russia get to invade and get half of Poland wo any consequences 🤔 do your own digging you'll be blown away if you dig deep enough

[@fishbinky]

They had like a billion soldiers what do you expect?

[@angloaust1575]

Poland fought on germanys side in ww1

[@FreeDocumentaryHistory]

A Polish state didn't exist during World War I

[@Incredible_World_2023]

​@@FreeDocumentaryHistoryreally? I wasn't aware of this. When 🇵🇱 was created then?

[@club4ghz]

@@Incredible_World_2023 Poland was created in 1025

[@teacopem]

Was haben alle diese Frauen bei dieser doku film verloren? Lol?

[@FreeDocumentaryHistory]

huh? was soll das heißen?

[@teacopem]

@@FreeDocumentaryHistory ach nchts, war so bloss eine idee 👍

[@peternewman1179]

Beware peoples the lessons of history or be prepared and condemned to repeat it. Vote BLUE in November 2024.

[@fernandfox]

😂😂 😂😂😂

[@fernandfox]

What a joke!!

[@geoffreyobryan3005]

No way!

[@worldjoes1]

We have several wars going on since Biden got in. We had peace with Trump. I want peace. I will vote red. Weakness invites war. Biden is weak and listens to the military industrial complex

[@Not_brainwashed]

How did this workout for ya.😂