Hitler invades Poland

Park Event · National Mall and Memorial Parks · Sep 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM–7:30 PM

The Treaty of Versailles in 1919 helped create the modern Polish state, which Hitler viewed as a shackle imposed on Germany. Before invading Poland on September 1, 1939, Hitler signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union.

How did this pact shape the invasion of Poland? Join a ranger to learn how the invasion of Poland marked the beginning of the Second World War in Europe.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).