Chronology of World War II

September 1939

Wednesday, September 20th


Air Operations, Europe

First air engagement in the west occurs. 3 Battle recce bombers are attacked by Me-109s. 2 Battles and 1 Me-109 are shot down.
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Battle of the Atlantic

The destroyers HMS Fortune and Forester sink U-27. The entire crew of 4 officers and 34 ratings is rescued by the British destroyers Faulknor and Fury.
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Poland

Lublin finally capitulates.
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[ Sept 19th - Sept 21st]