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What happened to Poland a result of the invasion and how did Britain and France respond to it?
On September 1st 1939, German Forces overran Poland on land and air. Britain and France had a defence agreement with Poland and immediately demanded that German forces withdraw from Poland. Germany ignored the ultimatum, so on September 3rd 1939, Britain and France jointly declared war on Germany.
Why did the British prime minister go to war with Germany in 1939?
Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Britain & France demanded that Hitler stop the invasion, or Great Britain & France would declare war on Germany to honor their alliance with Poland. Hitler did not stop, so the British & French declared war.
What were some of the act committed by German forces that prompted Britain and France to declare war on Hitler?
German troops attacked Poland on Septemer 1st 1939. Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later. But also before that, Germany had been taking and bringing other countries into the Third Reich. France was conquered in as little as 6 weeks which showed how well Germany's army was built.
Which regions fell under axis rule between 1939 and 1941?
Japan joined the Axis forces in September 1940 and France fell on June 22, 1940.
What countries invasion led Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany?
they didn't. Germany invaded belgium in a sense to draw french and british troops to aid their ally. in the process, Germany flanked the french and british forces cutting their troops in halves which eventually led to the fall of France. one of the biggest questions early on in the war is why France didn't retaliate to the invasion of Poland considering it neighbored Germany. so, France and Britain declared war once the Germans invaded belgium.
Where did British and France settle in 1939 and 1940?
maginot line
Did a British citizen travelling to France in 1939 require a passport?
Yes
What did bef mean in the war?
British Expeditionary Force. This was the British Army which was stationed in France in 1939 and was trapped in and rescued from Dunkirk when the Germans overran France.
Why didn't France and England challenge Hitler?
Hitler's invasion of Poland in 1939 drove the British and France to declare war on Germany. On May 1940 Hitler crossed the Meuse River and went after French forces at Sedan on the northern end of the Maginot Line. On June 14 German forces entered Paris.
What event caused world war 2 in September 1939?
In the 1930's, Britain and France had a defence agreement with Poland. On 1 September 1939, German forces attacked Poland, so on 3 September 1939 Britain and France declared war on Germany.
What happened to Poland as a result of the invasions and how did Britain and France respond to it.?
On September 1st 1939, German Forces overran Poland on land and air. Britain and France had a defence agreement with Poland and immediately demanded that German forces withdraw from Poland. Germany ignored the ultimatum, so on September 3rd 1939, Britain and France jointly declared war on Germany.
Did Britain declare war on France in world war 2?
Not officially, but as a result of the German invasion of France in 1939, and the implementation of the Vichy puppet regime, British, US and French forces did fight and kill each other, most notably the British sinking of the French navy at Mers-el-Kebir on 3 July 1940 and also French forces fighting British and US troops when they landed in Algeria (Operation Torch(initially called Operation Gymnast)) 8-16 November 1942 .
When was World War 2 declared in Europe?
On 1 September 1939, German forces attacked Poland. On 3 September 1939, Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany.
How where britain and france drawn into war with germany?
Britain and France had a defence pact with Poland. When German forces attacked Poland on 1st September 1939, Britain and France demanded that they withdraw. Germany ignored the request, so on 3rd September 1939 Britain and France issued a joint declaration of war against Germany.
What body entertained the forces in world war 2?
ENSA, or Entertainments National Service Association was set up in 1939 to provide entertainment for British armed forces personel.
What happened to Poland a result of the invasion and how did Britain and France respond to it?
On September 1st 1939, German Forces overran Poland on land and air. Britain and France had a defence agreement with Poland and immediately demanded that German forces withdraw from Poland. Germany ignored the ultimatum, so on September 3rd 1939, Britain and France jointly declared war on Germany.
When did the British begin fighting in World War 2?
Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3rd 1939.
