The invasion of Poland and outbreak of war
Cards (25)
- What event marked the beginning of World War II?
- What did Britain and France announce in March 1939 regarding Poland?
- Why did Hitler demand the return of Danzig?
- What was Poland's response to Hitler's demands?
- What was Hitler's belief about Britain and France's reaction to his invasion of Poland?
- How did the Nazi-Soviet Pact influence Hitler's decision to invade Poland?
- What tactic did the Nazis use on 31 August 1939?
- What was the purpose of staging the fake invasion?
- What did the Nazis do to create the illusion of Polish aggression?
- How did the Nazis broadcast the fake invasion to the public?
- When did Germany invade Poland?
- How many German troops invaded Poland?
- What did Britain and France demand on 3 September 1939?
- What was the outcome of Britain and France's demands on 3 September?
- What was the immediate military action taken by Britain and France after declaring war?
- How long did it take for the German army to reach Warsaw?
- What role did the Luftwaffe play in the invasion of Poland?
- What was the tactic of Blitzkrieg?
- When did the USSR invade Poland?
- What was the result of the invasions by Germany and the USSR?
- When did Poland surrender?
- What did Hitler offer to Britain and France after the invasion?
- What was Britain and France's response to Hitler's peace deal?
- What did Hitler believe about Britain and France after the invasion?
- What were the key events leading to the invasion of Poland in 1939?