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The German attack on Poland precipitated WWII, making the Polish campaign one of particular significance to the student of 1939-45 conflict. The lesson, learned by the German Army in its operation in Poland were put to use in the later campaigns against western Allies, the Balkan states, and the Soviet Union. Poland also formed the testing ground for new theories on the use of armoured forces and close air support of ground troops, pp. 144, hardback.