History lessons as Poland and Germany mark start of WW2

Lessons from history.

On September 1, in 1939, without a declaration of war a German battleship opened fire on a Polish garrison.

It marked the start of Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland and the launch of the Second World War.

Now some 75 years later the Presidents of Poland and Germany stand side by side. In the shadows of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Polish President, Bronislaw Komorowski speaks of learning from the past.

(SOUNDBITE) (Polish) POLISH PRESIDENT, BRONISLAW KOMOROWSKI, SAYING:

"History gives a lesson. It gives a lesson and it compels to draw conclusions from painful experiences, history tells us that there is still need for courage and determination in defying those who threaten the international order, peace and freedom. That there is still need for efforts for reconciliation and integration. That we need to support those who aim towards a world where a neighbor does not need to be afraid of their neighbor."

Polish forces were o