The most profound question in the political sphere transcends right or left. At the base of every Weltanschauung lies its superstructure: Anthropology – the inquiry into the nature of mankind. Ask not one’s ideology or political creed, but one’s conception of humanity itself.

On this day, 86 years ago – September 1st 1939 – the Wehrmacht entered Poland. The polish forces suffered a crushing defeat in a swift campaign of only 18 days. Britain and France declared war on the Reich two days later. What followed would change the face of Europe forever.