about your question "how did countries respond to the invasion of Poland is:
GB and France declared war to Germany but there were no military actions on their part in the meantime, apart of some "skirmishes" on the North Sea and the Atlantic (navy actions of GB and Germany and the German invasion in Norway in April 1940). This declaration of war was called "phony war" until German's invasion of France in May 1940.
Answer to the first part of the question "during 1939 what happened to Poland as a result of the invasion".
In compliance with the Ribbentrop-Molotov Agreement, Poland was divided into to parts between Germany and Soviet Union. The territory occupied by the Soviets have never been recovered by Poland, who after the war received as compensation German territories westward. It's worth to point out that during the last days of fighting, Poland has been also invaded by Soviet Army which hit
the Polish Army from behind.
Both the French and British had an alliance with Poland. So when Hitler invaded the country both British and French reacted very quick and sharp at declaring war with Nazi Germany.
Invasion of Poland Sep. 1 1939.
The invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 was followed by a declaration of war against Germany by Britain and France two days later.
During the 1930's, Britain and France had a defence agreement with Poland. On 1 September 1939, German troops invaded Poland, so on 3 September 1939, in response to that invasion, Britain and France declared war on Germany.
The invasion of Poland by the Russians was scarcely even noticed. What grabbed all the headlines was the invasion on the 1st September 1939 by the Germans. On the 3rd Britain & France declared war.
For both England and France, it was the end of appeasement.
The Invasion Of Poland by Germany in 1939.
The 1939 invasion of Poland caused Britain to declare war on Germany, which started WWII.
The invasion of Poland which began in September 1939
the event was when Germany invaded Poland. when Britain and France found out they declare war on Germany.
France joined after the invasion of Poland in September, 1939.
Invasion of Poland Sep. 1 1939.
the invasion of Poland in Sept 1939
Great Britain and France rapidly prepared to defend themselves from Germany
The German invasion of Poland... complements of THE DENNIS JONESGermany invading Polandthe German invasion of Poland
The invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 was followed by a declaration of war against Germany by Britain and France two days later.
During the 1930's, Britain and France had a defence agreement with Poland. On 1 September 1939, German troops invaded Poland, so on 3 September 1939, in response to that invasion, Britain and France declared war on Germany.
1939- Poland and annexed Austria 1940- Holland and Belgium, France