Poland Defiant: The German Invasion, September 1939

About this board game

Poland Defiant: The German Invasion, September 1939 is a two-player wargame covering the first 10 days of the Polish campaign, from September 1 to 10, 1939. With a listed play time of 480 minutes, it focuses on the meeting of Polish armies and German forces across the open terrain of Poland.

One player commands the Polish side, which must hold key cities, while the other leads the Germans and must maintain a rapid schedule. This creates a balanced and tense contest in which the German timetable and Polish resistance are central to the outcome.

The game uses the same chit pull system and basic rules as Königsberg, with variations designed for the differences of this campaign. German forces have air interdiction, while ground attack aircraft can launch attacks directly against units instead of only adding shifts to combat.

• Time scale: 1 day per turn
• Unit scale: divisions and brigades
• Map scale: 1 hex represents 10 miles
• Players: 2
• Play time: 480 minutes

Poland Defiant presents the mobility and firepower of mechanized warfare on a large scale during the opening days of the campaign. Each turn advances the timeline, placing pressure on both players to meet their distinct objectives.

The 2019 edition includes a 22 x 34-inch map, 320 half-inch counters, a rule booklet, and a player aid. Together, these components support a detailed campaign game about the opening phase of the German invasion of Poland.