Defense of Katowice

Defense of Katowice
Part of Invasion of Poland

The Parachute Tower Katowice became one of the iconic symbols of the city's defense.
Date3–4 September 1939
Location
Result German victory
Belligerents
Nazi Germany Germany Second Polish Republic Poland
Commanders and leaders
Nazi Germany Ferdinand Neuling Second Polish Republic Jan Faks
Strength
several thousand soldiers several hundred militia volunteers
Casualties and losses
15 killed 150

The Defense of Katowice (Polish: Obrona Katowic) was carried out by small groups of irregular Polish militia on 3–4 September 1939 during the German invasion of Poland. German troops secured the city by the end of 4 September.