Westerplatte - Wikipedia
Westerplatte (Polish pronunciation: [vɛstɛrˈplatɛ], [ˈvɛstɛrplatɛ], [1] German pronunciation: [ˈvɛstɐplatə]) is a peninsula in Gdańsk, Poland, [2] located on the Baltic Sea coast mouth of …
Battle of Westerplatte - Wikipedia
The Battle of Westerplatte was the first battle of the German invasion of Poland, marking the start of World War II in Europe. [1] It occurred on the Westerplatte peninsula in the harbour of the …
Ruins at Westerplatte – Gdańsk, Poland - Atlas Obscura
Nov 8, 2016 · Discover Ruins at Westerplatte in Gdańsk, Poland: The site of the first battle of World War II.
Westerplatte – Wikipedia, wolna encyklopedia
Westerplatte położone jest w północno-wschodniej części Gdańska, na Wyspie Portowej. Jest to niezamieszkany, zalesiony półwysep pomiędzy Zatoką Gdańską i zakolem Martwej Wisły, tzw. …
Westerplatte Monument - Wikipedia
The Westerplatte Monument, also known as the Monument to the Defenders of the Coast (Polish: Pomnik Obrońców Wybrzeża) is a war memorial located in Gdańsk, Poland, on the …
Visiting Westerplatte: A Journey to the Cradle of World War II
Westerplatte, a small peninsula situated at the entrance to Gdansk Harbor, holds a unique place in history as the site where World War II began. A visit to Westerplatte allows travelers to step …
Westerplatte - the historic site where World War II broke out
Westerplatte is a peninsula in Gdańsk, Poland. It is very well known, because the first battle of the II World War took place there. From 1926 till 1939 Westerplatte was the transit depot. The …
Defense of Westerplatte: The First Battle of World War II
Sep 21, 2022 · The heroic defense of Westerplatte is recognized as the first battle of World War II. The garrison of the Polish Army, which from September 1 to September 7, 1939, defended …
Visit Westerplatte on your trip to Gdańsk - Finding Poland
Jan 14, 2024 · Westerplatte is a large protective peninsula shielding Gdańsk’s Nowy Port district to its south. It’s located around 11 kilometres away from the city centre of Gdańsk. How to get …
Westerplatte: Where WWII Began - In Your Pocket
Dec 1, 2023 · A brief history of Westerplatte in Gdańsk, the site where the opening shots of World War Two were fired, what to see and how to get there!