1939 strategic defensive aerial campaign fought by the Luftwaffe over German-occupied Europe and Germany itself during World War II. It began on 4 September 1939 and lasted until 8 May 1945 (about 6 years). The setting was German-occupied Europe. It was part of the European Theater of World War II.
Before and after
- from 1 September 1939 to 3 September 1939Battle of Mława
- from 1 September 1939 to 7 September 1939Battle of Westerplatte
- from September 1939 to May 1945Occupation of Poland (1939–1945)
- from 3 September 1939 to 10 April 1940Phoney War
- from 4 September 1939 to 8 May 1945Defence of the Reich
- from 7 September 1939 to 16 September 1939Saar Offensive
- from 8 September 1939 to 28 September 1939Siege of Warsaw
- from 17 September 1939 to 6 October 1939Soviet invasion of Poland
- from 17 September 1939 to 6 October 1939Battle of Changsha
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