World NewsGermany Asks for Forgiveness as Poland Marks 80th Anniversary of WarSavePrintCommemorative ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War Two in Warsaw, Poland, on Sept. 1, 2019. Slawomir Kaminski/Agencja Gazeta via REUTERSReuters9/2/2019|Updated: 9/5/2019Germany’s president asked for forgiveness for his country on Sunday for the suffering of the Polish people during World War Two.The apology comes as Poland marks 80 years since the Nazi German invasion that unleashed the deadliest conflict in human history.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesNo Evidence Alleged Bondi Terrorist Received Military Training in the Philippines, Says Security AdviserDec 17, 2025Family of Bondi Hero in Syria Says His Home Country Is Proud of HimDec 16, 2025Thailand Cuts Laos Fuel Route as Cambodia Border Conflict DeepensDec 14, 2025President’s New Air Force One Jet From Boeing Delayed AgainDec 13, 2025Related TopicsNazi GermanyWW IISoviet invasion of Polandus-poland
