Defence of the Polish Post Office in Danzig

September 1, 1939 · Polish Post Office in the Free City of Danzig

Result Danzig/German victory

Polish postal workers defended their post office in Danzig against German attacks on the first day of the Second World War. They surrendered after the building was set on fire, and most were later executed.

Allies

Free City of Danzig

Strength and losses

Killed
8–10
Wounded
21–22
Guns
1,105