Statements (83)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Polish_Defensive_War
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Soviet_invasion_of_eastern_Poland
Establishment of the General Government Establishment of General Government Mass deportations of Polish citizens Start of the Holocaust Occupation of Poland by Germany |
| gptkbp:casualties |
estimated 200,000 Polish civilians dead
estimated 66,000 Polish military dead estimated 4,000 German military dead |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Division of Poland between Germany and the Soviet Union
|
| gptkbp:date |
September 1, 1939
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
British and French declarations of war on Germany
|
| gptkbp:end_date |
October 6, 1939
|
| gptkbp:ends_at |
October 6, 1939
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:government_agency
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Set the stage for future conflicts in Europe
Changed the geopolitical landscape of Europe Increased tensions between Axis and Allied powers Led to the Holocaust |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Highlighted the role of propaganda in warfare
Influenced post-war borders in Europe Led to the establishment of the Warsaw Pact Resulted in significant civilian casualties Influenced military strategies in subsequent conflicts Demonstrated the effectiveness of combined arms warfare Highlighted the failure of appeasement policies Demonstrated the impact of air power in modern warfare Led to the establishment of memorials and museums Increased tensions between the Soviet Union and the West Led to the establishment of the Polish government-in-exile Brought attention to the plight of refugees during wartime Contributed to the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe Influenced the development of international law regarding war Affected the geopolitical landscape of Europe for decades Inspired numerous books, films, and documentaries Led to the establishment of war crimes tribunals Led to the formation of the Allies Marked the beginning of World War II in Europe Resulted in the displacement of millions of people Served as a case study in military history courses Set the stage for future conflicts in Eastern Europe Triggered British and French declarations of war against Germany |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Invasion of Poland (1939)
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| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Politician |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Gerd_von_Rundstedt
gptkb:Heinrich_Himmler gptkb:Bolesław_Wieniawa-Długoszowski gptkb:Kazimierz_Sosnkowski gptkb:Stefan_Rowecki gptkb:Witold_Urbanowicz gptkb:Adolf_Hitler gptkb:Zygmunt_Berling gptkb:Joseph_Stalin gptkb:Władysław_Bartoszewski gptkb:Janusz_Korczak gptkb:Władysław_Sikorski gptkb:Marek_Edelman gptkb:Mieczysław_Wojnicz gptkb:Tadeusz_Bór-Komorowski gptkb:Władysław_Anders gptkb:Tadeusz_Kutrzeba gptkb:Edward_Rydz-Śmigły gptkb:Michał_Rola-Żymierski gptkb:Stefan_Starzyński |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Blitzkrieg
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Siege_of_Warsaw
gptkb:Battle_of_Bzura gptkb:Battle_of_Kock gptkb:Battle_of_Westerplatte |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Poland's defeat
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Start of World War II in Europe
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Air superiority
Encirclement Combined arms operations |
| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:text |
gptkb:Gleiwitz_incident
gptkb:German-Soviet_Non-Aggression_Pact |