World War Medals

This medal is a part of my Polish gallery medals offer. Visit my page with the offers, please. You will find many interesting items related to this subject. Olszewska – Borys, Ewa. This medal has been cast in few pieces 1984 to commemorate the 60. Anniversary of the Nazi Invasion on. Of September 1939 and the battle of Bzura. This plaque is a creation of Ewa Olszewska Borys, the winner of the prestigious Saltus Award, in `993. The entrance to the Museum of the BATTLE of BZURA in. The signature of the artist. The symbolic scene with the Polish soldiers; the dated 1939 – 1984. Size (irregular form) ca 90 mm x 77 mm (ca 3½ x 3). Weight ca 560 gr, (ca 20 oz). The World War II began on September 1. 1939, when Nazi Germany. Within two days the United Kingdom. Although the only European battles remained in. Pursuant to a then secret provision of its non-aggression Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. With the Soviet Union. Was joined in the battle to conquer. And to divide Eastern Europe by the. On September 17, 1939. The Invasion of Poland, 1939. In Poland also ” the September Campaign , ” ” Kampania wrzeniowa , ” and ” the 1939 Defensive War , ” ” Wojna obronna 1939 roku “; in Germany, ” the Poland Campaign , ” ” Polenfeldzug , ” codenamed Fall Weiss. ” “Case White, ” by the German General Staff, and sometimes called ” the Polish-German War of 1939 , which precipitated World War II. Was carried out by Nazi Germany. And a small German-allied Slovak. The invasion of Poland marked the start of World War II in Europe. As Poland’s western allies, the United Kingdom. On Germany on September 3. Soon followed by France. The invasion of Poland began September 1. One week after the signing of the secret Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. And ended October 6. With Germany and the Soviet Union occupying the entirety of Poland. Following a German-staged “Polish attack”. On the first of September, German forces invaded. From the north, south, and west. Spread thin defending their long borders, the Polish armies were soon forced to withdraw east. After the mid-September Polish defeat in the Battle of the Bzura. The Germans gained an undisputed advantage. Polish forces then began a withdrawal southeast, following a plan that called for a long defence in the Romanian bridgehead. Area where the Polish forces were to await an expected Allied. Invaded the eastern regions of Poland. The Soviets were carrying out their part of the secret appendix of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Into Nazi and Soviet spheres of influence. Facing the second front, the Polish government decided the defence of the Romanian bridgehead was no longer feasible and ordered the evacuation. Of all troops to neutral Romania. And the Soviet Union had completely overrun. Although the Polish government never surrendered. S remaining land and air forces were evacuated to neighboring Romania. Many of the exiles subsequently joined the recreated Polish Army. And the United Kingdom. In the aftermath of the September Campaign, a resistance movement. Poland’s fighting forces continued to contribute. To Allied military operations, and did so throughout the duration of World War II. Captured the Soviet-occupied areas of. When it invaded the. And lost the territory in 1944 to an advancing Red Army. Over the course of the war. Lost over 20% of its pre-war population under an occupation that marked the end of the Second Polish Republic. The Battle of the Bzura (also known as the Battle of Kutno) was a World War II. Battle of the Polish September Campaign. And was fought September 9. 1 1939, between Polish. This largest battle of the Polish campaign took place west of Warsaw. Near the Bzura River. A Polish attempt to counterattack. Failed after an initial success. And 16th, Army Pomorze took defensive positions on the northern bank of the Bzura. S group was located between Kutno. S units in the area of Gbin. And divisions of Army Pozna – by the Bzura near Sochaczew, ready to commence their drive towards Warsaw. To encircle and destroy the Polish forces, the Germans used most of 10th Army units, including two armoured, three light and one motorized divisions – equipped with some 800 tanks altogether. The attack from all sides on Polish positions started on September 16. With the support of the Luftwaffe. German 1st Panzer Division. After crossing the Bzura between Sochaczew and Brochów. And a bloody encounter with the Polish 25th Infantry Division, managed to capture Ruszki. But its advance was then halted. Only few Polish units managed to get out of the encirclement. These groups entered Warsaw. And Modlin, crossing the Kampinos Wilderness. Among them were Generals – Kutrzeba , Knoll-Kowacki. And Tokarzewski, two cavalry brigades, 15th and 25th Infantry Divisions. Other units, together with General Bortnowski, capitulated from 18 to 22 September and were captured. After the battle, German divisions rushed towards. And Modlin, encircling these strongholds. Even though Bzura campaign was a defeat to the Poles, its strategic importance has to be emphasized. Due to this battle, German advance was stopped for a few days, which enabled Polish units in. And other places to organize their defense. The item “Poland, World War II, Nazi German Invasion, Olszewska-Borys, Sanford” is in sale since Monday, July 24, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Exonumia\Medals”. The seller is “rosirenon” and is located in European Union. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland