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The Phoney War was an eight month period at the start of World War 2, during which there were no major military land operations on the Western Front. It began with the declaration of war by the western Allies (i.e. United Kingdom and France) against Nazi Germany on September 3, 1939, following the German invasion of Poland, and ended with the German attack on France and the Low Countries on May 10, 1940.
It was phony because the Allies (i.e. United Kingdom and France) although they had declared war on Germany, were effectively doing nothing except apparently waiting for Germany to attackthem too. Perhaps they were expecting Germany to "destroy themselves" by attacking France's Maginot Line... and they would not actually have to fight this war they had given up so much to Germany as "bribes" to convince Germany not to begin the war.
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Why were the early months of World War 2 referred to as the phoney war?
The Phony War was a period where there was no conflict between the western allies (Britain and France) and Germany.
What were the first 7 months of World War 2 called?
phoney war, because little action was happening between the allies and axis powers
He date of the phony war in World War 2?
September 1, 1939 to May 10, 1940 is a popular acceptance for the dates of the phoney war. Some Historians use different dates but you are safe with those dates.
What was the meaning behind the term phony war that was used at the beginning of World War 2?
When Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3rd 1939, the expected bombing didn't start and for the civilian population it didn't seem as if there was a war happening. This lasted for about six months and was known as the Phoney War.
What war started with a phony telegram?
The Franco-Prussian War.
Is the proper word phoney or phony?
Most dictionaries prefer 'phoney'
When did the phony war between France and Britain vs Germany?
The first few months of World War 2 are known as 'The Phoney War'.
Why were the early months of World War 2 referred to as the phoney war?
The Phony War was a period where there was no conflict between the western allies (Britain and France) and Germany.
What were the first 7 months of World War 2 called?
phoney war, because little action was happening between the allies and axis powers
How many ways can you spell phony?
The word "phony" (fake, artificial) is also spelled less frequently as "phoney."
Is there a five letter word for fake that has and h as the second letter?
sham, charlatan, phoney
When did Phoney War happen?
Phoney War happened in 1940.
What name was given to the first few months of ww2 when Britain saw no action?
The Phoney War.
He date of the phony war in World War 2?
September 1, 1939 to May 10, 1940 is a popular acceptance for the dates of the phoney war. Some Historians use different dates but you are safe with those dates.
What is a five letter word for fake that starts with pH?
A similar word to fake beginning with ph is phoney
What was the war called when France and England declared war on Germany after the attack of Poland Tank war Trench war Phony war Polish war?
It was known as the Phoney War when the Germans were still invading Poland; it effectively ended with Operation Weserbung where the Germans invaded Denmark and Norway.
Who won the Phoney war?
The Phoney war ended when the opponets had recouped their strength and momentum.
