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NH 60558 German battleship SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN bombs the Westerplate Fortress

German battleship SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN bombs the Westerplate Fortress
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Title: German battleship SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN bombs the Westerplate Fortress
Caption: German battleship SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN bombs the Westerplate Fortress at Danzig, 1 September 1939. This was the first shot of World War II in Europe. German wartime print.
Description: Courtesy of Mr. Jacoby
Catalog #: NH 60558
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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