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Welcome to the September 22 edition of our WWII newsletter. On this day, we reflect on the critical turning points and unsung stories that emerged from the conflict's most intense moments. September 22 saw decisive military actions, strategic shifts, and acts of bravery that would leave a lasting mark on the war's trajectory. Join us as we delve into the key events of this day and uncover the stories that continue to shape our understanding of World War II and its enduring impact on the world.
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“Hell is on us.” -comments at the capture of Saipan – June 1944 - Mamoru Shigemitsu (Japanese Foreign Minister)
End Nearing
1939: Battle of the Bzura, also known as Battle of Kutno to the Germans, ended in Polish defeat; it was the largest battle of the Polish campaign during which more than 18,000 Polish troops and about 8,000 German troops were killed. At Lvov, over 210,000 Poles surrender to the Soviets, but at the Battle of Kodziowce the Soviets suffered heavy casualties. Also on this day, the Soviet NKVD began gathering Polish officers for deportation.
Following the Battle of Bzura, Polish General Tadeusz Kutrzeba arrived in Warsaw, Poland where he was briefly appointed as the Deputy Commander of the Warsaw Army. However, his valiant efforts proved futile. The commander of the Warsaw Army, Juliusz Rómmel, could see the writing on the wall and implored his colleague to begin surrender talks with the Germans. Kutrzeba, later captured by the Germans, spent the rest of the war in various prisoners of war camps until he was liberated by the Americans in Apr 1945.
Polish cavalry brigade "Wielkopolska" during the battle
Operation Source
1943: The first of the charges placed by British midget submarines below German battleship Tirpitz in Norway exploded at 0812 hours. The second explosion took place shortly afterwards. The explosions caused damage to the hull and disabled the turbines, propeller shafts, and the rudder. One sailor was killed and 40 were wounded.
Tirpitz c. 1941
No Sharing
1944: British scientists, returning from studying a German rocket research site at Blizna, Poland, found that the crates of rocket parts collected had been switched to ordinary aircraft parts, presumably by the Soviets who wished to retain the rocket parts for their own weapons research.
V-2 rocket at the Blizna launch site
Photo of the Day
Polish civilians arrested by German troops during the invasion, Sep 1939
Bonus Photo
Machine gun crew of Japanese 4th Division near Miluo River in Hunan Province, China, during Second Battle of Changsha, 22 or 23 Sep 1941
As we wrap up today’s edition, the events of September 22 remind us of the immense challenges faced and the remarkable resilience shown during World War II. Each day offers new insights into the actions and decisions that shaped the world we live in today. Thank you for joining us as we explore these pivotal moments in history. Be sure to return tomorrow as we continue our journey through the war's defining days. Until then, may the lessons of the past continue to guide us in the present.
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