Notes
INVASION OF POLAND
- 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 1939
Summary
The invasion of Poland began by the Germans using their Blitzkrieg tactic (lighting fast) to surprise them. Britain and France then decided to declare war on Germany -- the war ended on the 29th of September, 1939.
Quote
"Any alliance whose purpose is not the intention to wage war is senseless and useless. " - Hitler
subjunctive question
If Poland was not invaded, could have WWII been avoided?