Where did the first shots of the Second World War fall on 1 September 1939 in Poland?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Westerplatte near Gdansk
- Step 1: The German battleship Schleswig-Holstein fired on the Polish garrison at Westerplatte. Answer: Westerplatte near Gdansk. Why not the others: Krakow, Wroclaw and Zakopane don't fit.
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