Westerplatte - The First Battle of WW2 that fascinates up to now

This exceptional places where a small Polish garrison was seperated from the city by the harbour channel. In case of war, the defenders were supposed to withstand a sustained attack for 12 hours. Here in September 1939, a small Polish crew ( 205 soldiers and civilians in total ), insufficiently armed, used to defend the attacts of the German forces ( 2.500 soldiers) from land, water and air for 7 long days.
The shot from Schleswig Holstein, a German battleship on 1 September 1939 , started the most tragic episode in the history of the 20th century - World War II. Polish crew insufficiently armed, used to defend the attacts of the German forces ( 2.500 soldiers) from land, water and air for 7 long days.
 
This historical battle was the first and longest battles of the Invasion of Poland in 1939, nowadays, it is a symbol of human courage and determination.

Additional

Private transportation , services of an English speaking guide, admission tickets to the battlefield and Watch Guard No. 1 ( nowadays, branch of the Gdansk Historical Museum) , parking fee,

Lunch or snack. WW2 Buffs may purchase a nice gift - an occasional Westerplatte coin - PLN 7. There is also an option to travel one-way by water ( one-way fare is USD 12 ). The cruise lasts one hour and you arrive in Westerplatte Pier. There is a short walking distance to the battlefield area.

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.