Battle of Hel

September 9 – October 2, 1939 · Hel Peninsula

Result German victory

Polish forces defended the Hel Peninsula against German attacks from land, sea and air. They held out for weeks and were among the last Polish units to surrender.

Axis

Allies

Strength and losses

Strength
38,000
Aircraft lost
46–53
Ships lost
1
Strength
2,800
Killed
50
Wounded
150