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Date	1938 - 1945

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Ravensbrück concentration camp

Map of central Europe highlighting Germany and its neighboring countries, with a labeled point marking the location of Ravensbruck concentration camp in northern Germany. A small inset globe in the upper left shows the region's position within Europe.

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Germany

country, Europe

Germany invades Poland, September 1, 1939, using 45 German divisions and aerial attack. By September 20, only Warsaw held out, but final surrender came on September 29.

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