Emily Chan
Furthermore, there were coins, dishes, decorative stove tiles, and several items linked to the Polish Military Transit Depot, which included parts of weapons and uniforms, as well as pieces of the railway infrastructure.
The Battle of Westerplatte began when the Germans launched an attack on the Polish Military Transit Depot.
The Polish garrison was able to hold off 13 assaults for seven days, which was longer than either side had expected.
They prevented more than 3,000 German soldiers from providing fire support in other battles nearby. In the end, Nazi forces won the fight due to their superior military power.
Within a matter of weeks, they took control of Poland and went on to conquer a large portion of Europe during the early stages of the war.
France and the United Kingdom declared war on Nazi Germany after their invasion of Poland. Even though Poland lost the Battle of Westerplatte, it is viewed as a symbol of strength and resistance in Poland today.
