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Germany & Italy declared war upon the United States Dec. 11, 1941. It is rather difficult not to respond to the nations with the most powerful militaries at the time. Then when they begin to sink your cargo ships within sight of your East Coast cities, it's time to retaliate. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com

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For what official reason did grat Britain declare war on Germany?

Britain and France had offered a guarantee to Poland that if she was attacked by Germany they would come to her aid. When Germany subsequently invaded Poland, Britain and France gave Germany an ultimatum, demanding the withdrawal of German troops from Poland. Failure to do so would result in a state of war.


What were the consequences from the invasion of Poland?

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