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85th Anniversary Of The Outbreak Of World War II In Krakow

Polish Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz attends the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II celebrations at Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland, on September 1, 2024. On September 1, 1939, the Third Reich attacks Poland when the school battleship ''Schleswig-Holstein'' begins shelling Westerplatte. Poland is also attacked by the Slovak army allied with the Third Reich. During the celebration of the 85th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, flowers are laid at the monument to the Soldiers of September 1939 and the ''Krakow'' Army at the Military Cemetery in Krakow. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11541104
Date Taken	1 September 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto

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