40:1 Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ArmouredPhalanx 

Cover art for 40:1 lyrics by Sabaton

Specifically it's about the Battle of Wizna. About 700 from the Polish Army vs about 40,000 Germans... hence the 40:1 ratio.

The Polish forces were defeated, but not before halting the German advance. The Poles fought to nearly the last man. About 80 survivors, 40 captured, 40 withdrawing.

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