Question
How did the invasion of Poland in 1939 affect the Polish people?
It killed thousands of Polish civilians.
It killed few civilians but many Polish leaders.
It brought freedom to eastern Poland, which came under Soviet rule.
It brought prosperity to western Poland, which came under German rule.
It killed thousands of Polish civilians.
It killed few civilians but many Polish leaders.
It brought freedom to eastern Poland, which came under Soviet rule.
It brought prosperity to western Poland, which came under German rule.
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The invasion of Poland in 1939 had a devastating impact on the Polish people. The correct statement among the options you provided is:
**It killed thousands of Polish civilians.**
The invasion, which began on September 1, 1939, when Nazi Germany attacked from the west, was followed by a Soviet invasion from the east on September 17, 1939. This led to widespread violence, civilian casualties, and significant suffering. Thousands of Poles were killed, and many more were displaced from their homes due to the conflict, subsequent occupation, and atrocities committed by both occupying forces. The invasion marked the beginning of a brutal period of war and occupation for Poland, with severe consequences for its people and society.
**It killed thousands of Polish civilians.**
The invasion, which began on September 1, 1939, when Nazi Germany attacked from the west, was followed by a Soviet invasion from the east on September 17, 1939. This led to widespread violence, civilian casualties, and significant suffering. Thousands of Poles were killed, and many more were displaced from their homes due to the conflict, subsequent occupation, and atrocities committed by both occupying forces. The invasion marked the beginning of a brutal period of war and occupation for Poland, with severe consequences for its people and society.