• Westerplatte Monument in memory of the Polish defenders. Westerplatte (. Polish pronunciation: [vɛstɛrˈplatɛ], [ˈvɛstɛrplatɛ], German pronunciation: [ˈvɛstɐplatə]...
  • Despite the majority German population, Poland had access to the port, the post office and a small military depot on the peninsula of Westerplatte.
  • Knowledgeable guides provide context and recount vivid stories, offering insights into the experiences of those who fought and worked on Westerplatte.
  • The building of the former Military Transit Depot (MTD) power plant on Westerplatte, although currently located on the outskirts and not open to the…
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  • The name sounded strangely non-Polish. No one in school ever mentioned the Battle of Westerplatte or that World War II began there.
  • By the autumn of 1939, the Polish garrison occupying Westerplatte comprised of 182 soldiers expected to withstand a potential attack for twelve hours.
  • It's a symbol of Polish history and courage. The heroic defence of Westerplatte in September 1939 is considered the first battle of World War II.