Notes
- Germans attack using Blitzkrieg warfare (Panzers)
- British and French declare war on Sept. 3, 1939
- Russia joins and occupies eastern half on 17 september, 1939
- War ends on 29 September ends on 29 September 1939s
Summary
The Invasion of Poland was the catalyst that plunged the world into World War II. Before this event the other countries involved in the Paris Peace treaty were using Appeasement in order to prevent another war with Germany. Germany began to take back the surrounding area of Germany that were inhabited by german speaking people. When Germany Invaded Poland however, the world had to step in and take action, thus starting WWII.
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"For Poland, the United States is the most important ally." - Donald Tusk
Subjunctive Question
Would the Germans still have been successful if they had not taken over Poland?