Woonsocket in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
World War II Begins
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2022
1. World War II Begins Marker
September 1939
Germany introduced the world to blitzkrieg (lightning war) combining ground and air forces in a coordinated, all-out, fast moving offensive. Polish forces fought valiantly and fiercely but were vastly outnumbered by the invaders and were using obsolete weapons and tactics. Rather than assume defensive positions to buy time, they rallied their forces to counterattack the Germans. At one point, Polish troops on horseback hopelessly attacked a German armored column.
Poland's allies Great Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939 but did nothing to counter the invasion.
After only three weeks, the Polish capital of Warsaw fell to the German siege and Poland surrendered on September 27, 1939.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 42° 0.445′ N, 71° 31.695′ W. Marker is in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in Providence County. Memorial is on River Street north of 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located next to American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of the Atlantic (here, next to this marker); Battle of Britain (here, next to this marker); Major John T. Godfrey (here, next to this marker); Pearl Harbor (here, next to this marker); Battle of Midway (here, next to this marker); General George S. Patton, Jr. (here, next to this marker); D-Day (here, next to this marker); Battle of Stalingrad (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woonsocket.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2022
2. World War II Begins Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2022
3. Markers at the American Legion Fairmount Post 85 Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
