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Poland as whole has never been 'a part of Germany'. However, the borders of Poland have moved considerably over the centuries. In 1945 large areas of eastern Germany were transferred to Poland - Silesia, most of Pommerania, most of East Prussia and a large part of Brandenburg. The Germans living in these areas were forcibly moved westwards.
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Has Poland ever been governed or owned by another country?
Yes. Poland has been on and off of the map for about 350 years now. In the late 1700's it was partitioned between Prussia, Austria, and Russia. Modern day Poland was split between the three, although the official kingdom of Poland was part of the Russian empire through the 19th century. Poland was recreated in 1918 after the first world war, but was occupied by Germany throughout the second world war.
What motivaWhat motivated Germany to sign a nonaggression agreement with the Soviet Union?
Germany wanted to ensure its military was free to invade Poland. The USSR, for its part, annexed the western side of Poland and the Baltic countries.
How was the the United Kingdom's treatment of Czechoslovakia different from its treatment of Poland in the years before World War 2?
The United Kingdom allowed Germany to take over part of Czechoslovakia, but it came to Poland's defense when Germany invaded. However, Britain was ill-prepared to stop the occupation of Poland by Germany and by the Soviet Union.
Who were Poland's allies in World War 1?
At that time, Poland did not exist. It had been partitioned between the Kingdom of Prussia (later part of Germany), Austria (later part of Austria-Hungary), and the Russian Empire in 1795. Those living in the portions then in the possession of Germany and Austria-Hungary would have been fighting with the Central Powers, while those living in the portion controlled by Russia would have been allied with Russia, France, England, etc. It was at the end of WWI that Poland was restored as the Second Polish Republic in 1918. World War II was begun when Germany invaded Poland in September of 1939.
Was Poland included in the central powers?
Poland was not a sovereign nation, but part of Germany during world war one so in a way yes and no.
What led to Germany invading Poland?
Hitler did not appreciate the Jewish community. Also, part of Poland cut Germany off from East Prussia, which was part of Germany's territory.
Was Poland ever part of the US?
No.
Which country helped Germany take over Poland?
The USSR did. Germay occupied the western part of poland. The USSR occupied the eastern part of Poland
Has Poland ever been governed or owned by another country?
Yes. Poland has been on and off of the map for about 350 years now. In the late 1700's it was partitioned between Prussia, Austria, and Russia. Modern day Poland was split between the three, although the official kingdom of Poland was part of the Russian empire through the 19th century. Poland was recreated in 1918 after the first world war, but was occupied by Germany throughout the second world war.
What motivaWhat motivated Germany to sign a nonaggression agreement with the Soviet Union?
Germany wanted to ensure its military was free to invade Poland. The USSR, for its part, annexed the western side of Poland and the Baltic countries.
How was the the United Kingdom's treatment of Czechoslovakia different from its treatment of Poland in the years before World War 2?
The United Kingdom allowed Germany to take over part of Czechoslovakia, but it came to Poland's defense when Germany invaded. However, Britain was ill-prepared to stop the occupation of Poland by Germany and by the Soviet Union.
How did allies re draw the borders of Germany?
they gave Poland,Austria and France a part of Germany!
Who were Poland's allies in World War 1?
At that time, Poland did not exist. It had been partitioned between the Kingdom of Prussia (later part of Germany), Austria (later part of Austria-Hungary), and the Russian Empire in 1795. Those living in the portions then in the possession of Germany and Austria-Hungary would have been fighting with the Central Powers, while those living in the portion controlled by Russia would have been allied with Russia, France, England, etc. It was at the end of WWI that Poland was restored as the Second Polish Republic in 1918. World War II was begun when Germany invaded Poland in September of 1939.
Who took Vilnius from Poland?
Lithuania has never been a part of Poland.
Was Estonia ever a part of a another country?
Yes. All or parts of Estonia have in the past been ruled by Denmark, Livonia (Poland/Lithuania), Sweden, Russia, and Germany. Most recently, Estonia was a part of the USSR between 1940 and 1991. Before that, Estonia had been a fully independent country only in the period 1920-1939.
What did the Soviet Union do during Germany's invasion of Poland 1939?
It attacked Poland from the east as part of the nazi-soviet pact.
Who ruled Poland during World War 1?
The nation of Poland did not actually exist during World War I. It was part of the Austria-Hungarian Empire of which Germany was a part.
