Adolf Hitler1 September 1939
The invasion begins one week after the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, and ends October 6, 1939, with Germany and the Soviet Union occupying the entirety of Poland
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The invasion begins one week after the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, and ends October 6, 1939, with Germany and the Soviet Union occupying the entirety of Poland
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
The Germans are given land between the Vistula & western Bug
Appointed Governor General of Poland, of the annexed Polish territories
Takes up post as Governor of General
Issues a directive to breakup what remains of Poland & its races
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