Karl Rudolf von Rundstedt1 September 1939
Has the task of destroying Polish forces on the border before approaching Warsaw
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Has the task of destroying Polish forces on the border before approaching Warsaw
The 4th Panzer Div launches the 1st attack on Warsaw
Warsaw is surrounded by German troops, Hitler orders its bombardment
The Poles refuse to surrender Warsaw
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