The Partition of Poland (1939): How Two Powers Carved a Nation

On September 1, 1939, the world changed forever. This animated map reveals how Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union divided Poland through the secret protocols of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, triggering World War II. Watch as borders shift and a sovereign nation is partitioned between two totalitarian powers. Through detailed cartographic animation, witness: - The initial German invasion from the west - The subsequent Soviet advance from the east - The final partition lines that carved Poland -The tragic displacement of millions of Polish citizens This visualization brings to life one of history's darkest diplomatic deals and its devastating consequences. Understanding these territorial changes helps us grasp how a regional conflict exploded into a global war. 🗺️ For more historical maps and geopolitical analysis, subscribe to our channel!