Germany’s Invasion of Czechoslovakia & Poland - 1939

• What country did Germany invade in March 1939, breaking Hitler's promises?


  Czechoslovakia
• What false promise did Hitler make before invading Czechoslovakia?


  He promised not to attack non-German lands.
• On what date did Germany invade Poland?


  September 1, 1939
• What military tactics did Germany use to invade Poland in 1939?


  Tanks, planes, and overwhelming military strength.
• What was the capital of Poland that was encircled by German forces?

  Warsaw
• On what date did Britain and France declare war on Germany?


  September 3, 1939
• Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany in 1939?

  In response to Germany's invasion of Poland.
• What event marked the beginning of World War II?


  The invasion of Poland by Germany and the subsequent declarations of war by Britain and France.