Modern era · 1939
Battle of Wizna
The Battle of Wizna (Polish: Obrona Wizny) was fought between September 7 and September 10, 1939, between the forces of Poland and Germany during the initial stages of the invasion of Poland, which marked the beginning of the Second World War in Europe. According to Polish historian Leszek Moczulski, between 350 and 720 Poles defended a fortified line for three days against more than 40,000 Germans.
- When
- 7 Sept 1939 – 10 Sept 1939
- Where
- Łomża
- Era
- Modern
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