How a single Polish submarine escaped the German invasion of 1939

History · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: When Germany invaded Poland in 1939, the Polish Navy entered the war. This video explores the remarkable journey of the ORP Orzeł, a submarine that demonstrated a nation's resilience even after being beaten on land.

Following the German invasion of Poland in 1939, the ORP Orzeł undertook an astonishing escape and journey. This voyage serves as a powerful symbol of a nation's spirit, proving that being defeated on land does not mean a country is entirely beaten.

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