Instytut Polski w Londynie

5.10.2025 Events, History

Learn more about what happened on 1 September 1939 when World War II erupted in the city state of Danzig. The first shots were fired by a WWI German battleship. What followed, called the Battle of Westerplatte, is a heroic story of Polish resistance to the German invaders.

A new Polish history themed video from Mark Felton Productions, published 5th October 2025

Watch the video on Youtube using this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pT-64R1cgQ

Dr. Mark Felton is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers ‘Zero Night’ and ‘Castle of the Eagles’, both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood.

He is also the producer of Youtube Channel Mark Felton Productions (which has over 2 million subscribers) On this STRICTLY NON-POLITICAL history channel Dr Felton presents films on a variety of fascinating historical subjects, with particular focus on WWII and the Cold War.

Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries.

More information about Mark can be found at: Mark Felton – Wikipedia and Mark Felton | Author and Military Historian

5 October 2025

Scheduled Events History

IWM In Conversation: Elżbieta Moczarska | Conversations

Experience history after hours at IWM London. Book your place for an unforgettable evening exploring the extraordinary wartime survival of Polish freedom fighter Kazimierz Moczarski. Your ticket includes an exclusive panel discussion, audience Q&A, a book-signing, and private, after-hours access to our award-winning Holocaust Galleries.

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