09/02/2026
Congratulation to George Linkhauer who answered the trivia question correctly, C! In September 1939, Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II. Some key details are as follows:
Date: The invasion began on September 1, 1939.
Tactic: Germany used Blitzkrieg (lightning war), combining fast air raids, tanks, and infantry.
Allied Response: Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later, on September 3, 1939.
Soviet Invasion: The Soviet Union attacked from the east on September 17, 1939, and the country was split between the two powers.
Congrats again and don’t forget to stop by your local VAPGHEFCU for your free candy bar!