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What geographic reason might explain why when Poland gained its independence after the war it gained a strip of land that split Germany into two parts?
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Was Poland a democracy in 1930 before Germany invaded?
Germany invaded Poland in 1939, and before that, since 1918 (when Poland gained its independence), it was a democratic country (however, wioth a kind of authoritarian government).
When is Independence Day in Poland?
Independence Day in Poland is on November 11.
Who did Poland gain independence?
In World War II, Poland was divided between the U.S.S.R. and Nazi Germany. After WW II, the U.S.S.R took control of all of Poland. When the Warsaw Pact was dissolved, Poland became independent.
Which country won its independence with the Treaty of Versailles?
Poland won its independence from Germany with the Treaty of Versailles. Czechoslovakia was also recognized as an independent country. The Treaty of Versailles was passed in 1919.
What did Germany do to Poland?
Monitored the events.
Was Poland a democracy in 1930 before Germany invaded?
Germany invaded Poland in 1939, and before that, since 1918 (when Poland gained its independence), it was a democratic country (however, wioth a kind of authoritarian government).
Why has Poland had a problem maintaining its sovereignty?
Geographic conditions can weaken a country's sovereignty. Poland stands on a plain that invading armies have easily passed over numerous times, therefore it's hard to maintain independence.
When is Independence Day in Poland?
Independence Day in Poland is on November 11.
Who did Poland gain independence?
In World War II, Poland was divided between the U.S.S.R. and Nazi Germany. After WW II, the U.S.S.R took control of all of Poland. When the Warsaw Pact was dissolved, Poland became independent.
When did the the World War 2 start?
On the 1st September, 1939, when Hitler invaded Poland. Britian said that they would fight for the independence of Poland from Germany, so on the 3rd of September, Britian declared war on Germany.
Which country won its independence with the Treaty of Versailles?
Poland won its independence from Germany with the Treaty of Versailles. Czechoslovakia was also recognized as an independent country. The Treaty of Versailles was passed in 1919.
What did Germany do to Poland?
Monitored the events.
What country is the oder river in?
Poland and Germany
Is Poland East or West of Germany?
Germany is west of Poland.
Which country did Germany divide with Poland?
The Soviet Union (USSR) divided Poland with Germany.
Why was Poland Germany nation target?
Tens of thousands of Polish Jews settled in Germany in the inter-war period due to nationalist and racist policies in Poland. This fostered still more anti-Semitic hatreds in Germany and to a mentally ill like Hitler this was unforgivable. Poland had a considerable Jew community, which Hitler wanted to eliminate. To a nationalist like Hitler, the lost territories by Germany in WWI in favour of Poland were unacceptable. But above all, Hitler wanted to push Germany into war to control the whole world and Poland was a first step because UK and France guaranteed Polish independence.
Where in Poland did Germany invade?
Germany and Russia split Poland between them, Germany invaded Poland from Danzig and went south, Russia lined up the border and attacked the whole front at once
