Battle of Kock

By October 2, 1939, the battle for Poland was all but over. German command assumed that the Polish defenders were so demoralized that it would only take one German battalion to capture Operational Group Polesie, the only Polish military …

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By October 2, 1939, the battle for Poland was all but over. German command assumed that the Polish defenders were so demoralized that it would only take one German battalion to capture Operational Group Polesie, the only Polish military unit still fighting. General Kleeberg, however, had gathered up the remnants of several different units and they were hardened survivors of previous battles. Although most of the units had lost their heavy equipment, they fought off several days of frontal assaults by motorized German Infantry. Polish armor and air forces were non-existent but the soldiers fought with pride and determination, effectively utilizing the surrounding terrain and their highly mobile cavalry units. Despite several effective counter-attacks and a few tactical victories, General Kleeberg was eventually forced to capitulate on October 6 because of a lack of food and ammunition.

Kock, Poland

The invasion of Poland marked the beginning of World War II. The German invasion began on 1 September 1939, one week after the signing of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union, and one day after the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union had approved the pact. The Soviets invaded Poland on 17 September. The campaign ended on 6 October with Germany and the Soviet Union dividing and annexing the whole of Poland under the terms of the German–Soviet Frontier Treaty.

Wikipedia: Invasion of Poland

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