When did Germany occupy Poland during World War II?
Germany invaded and occupied Poland on the 1st of September 1939. The General Government administration ran through Poland from that date until May 1945.
Questions about German-occupied Europe
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which puppet states existed under German occupation in Europe?
Nazi Germany established puppet states such as the Slovak Republic which existed between the 23rd of March 1939 and May 1945. Austria became part of the Reich on the 12th of March 1938 under the name Reichsgau Kärnten.
How many Soviet prisoners were registered in concentration camps by January 1945?
By January 1945, at least 4.7 million Soviet prisoners were registered within these facilities. About 1.65 million people were registered prisoners overall with roughly one million dying during their imprisonment.
Where did legitimate governments flee to maintain sovereignty during the war?
Legitimate governments fled to Allied countries including London where Free France operated from 1940 to 1941 before moving to Algiers. Norway established its exile capital in London starting the 7th of June 1940 while Poland's government-in-exile relocated to London on the 12th of June 1940.
When did Finnish resistance begin active operations against Axis control?
Finnish resistance began active operations in September 1944 when Finland switched allegiance. This occurred after Finland remained neutral until late 1944 when it switched sides.