The Coming of War in Europe (1939)

During the Summer of 1939, Germany accused Poland of several incursions on its sovereign soil including an August 31 attack on a German radio station at Gleiwitz. Had Germany really been attacked? The following day, Germany demonstrated the use of Blitzkrieg, or lightning warfare, by attacking Poland. Join Virginia War Memorial Director of Education Jim Triesler as he discusses the events surrounding the beginning of World War II in Europe. Register early for this virtual event: vawarmemorial.org/events