Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals

Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals

September 1st, 1939. Nazi Germany invades Poland. The campaign is fast, cruel and ruthless. In these circumstances, how is it that ordinary German soldiers suddenly became vicious killers, terrorizing the local population? Did everyone turn into something worse than wild animals? The true story of the first World War II offensive that marks in the history of infamy the beginning of a carnage and a historical tragedy.

Release Date

August 31, 2019

Status

Released

Original Title

Polen 39: Wie deutsche Soldaten zu Mördern wurden

Runtime

52min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German, Polish

Production Companies

ARTEGruppe 5ZDFPhoenix