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Poland is geographically distant from France and Britain. At least in terms of the technology of 1930s. However, viewed through the geopolitical situation of the time, the alliance made perfect sense to contain Soviet (communist) expansion into Wester Europe.
Further, when the war actually started, Poland was attacked on two fronts.
The Eastern front was where Soviet Union attacked. The Western, where the Germans struck. While France and Britain could conceivably assist Poland in an armed struggle against one of those powers, against two, the two allies were frozen into inaction. Remembering the lessons of WW1, with rapid advance of Germans through Belgium into France, France decided to stay their ground rather than strike Germany. Post war analysis shows that had France gone on the offensive, it would likely stop in Berlin, assuming good supply lines as Germany had practically no troops on the Western border at the time, commiting all to 'Operation Barbarossa'.
At the time, Soviet Union, a communist nation with an agenda of global conquest was a very real threat. Poland was an economic superpower industralising rapidly, with good technology research and development. Further, they were ideologically right leaning. In the 1920s, Soviet Union actually invaded Poland and it was only through desperate military defence that the Soviet Army was stopped mere kilometers from the Poland's capital Warsaw.
It was in the interest of Poland to seek alliance with France and Britain for that reason. The other two allies were interested in seeking to stop Communist progress through Western Europe.
The Germans were not considered a serious threat at the time of the treaty. Germany was weak. Allegedly stripped of its military capital after WW1 loss to the allies. They had also their own Communist problems, culminating in a brief and bloody armed struggle in central Germany.
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Why was Britain and France the cause of war in Europe?
Britain & France fought against Germany in WW1 & WW2. I think it might be difficult to find a way of establishing that Britain & France caused War in Europe.
What happen after Germany invaded Poland in 1939?
France and Britain declared war on Germany.
What were the requirements needed to join ww1 in Britain?
Simply put, France was getting attacked and England needed to protect her ally so Britain went in and gave France the help it needed to push Germany back. Also had Germany taken over France, Britain would be more open to attack, without a nearby ally to help.
When did Britain and France declare war against Germany and why?
Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939. The reason was because Germany had launched a military invasion of Poland two days earlier, even though Britain and France had told Germany not to do so.
What event made Britain and France to form an alliance with Poland?
When Germany invaded Poland, Britain and France had an agreement with Poland to come to Poland's aid should the country ever be invaded. As Germany refused to withdraw from Poland, Britain and France declared war against Germany.
When did Great Britain and France war against Germany and why?
Great Britain and France declared war on Germany in 1939, because germany had invaded land that Great britain had to protect for france.
When did great Britain and France declare war against Germany and why?
Great Britain and France declared war on Germany in 1939, because germany had invaded land that Great britain had to protect for france.
When did France and great Britain declare war against Germany and why?
Great Britain and France declared war on Germany in 1939, because germany had invaded land that Great britain had to protect for france.
Why was Britain and France the cause of war in Europe?
Britain & France fought against Germany in WW1 & WW2. I think it might be difficult to find a way of establishing that Britain & France caused War in Europe.
What official reason did Britain declare war on Germany?
Britain declared war on Germany because Germany attacked Belgium in order to strategically invade France. Britain vowed to protect Belgium, so Britain joined World War I.
What made Britain declair war on Germany?
It's all about promises.In WW1 Britain promised to protect Belgium and after Germany invaded them to get to France war was declared upon Germany from Britain.In WW2 Britain had agreed to protect and help Poland in all military scuffles and when Germany invaded and refused to leave Poland Britain declared war upon Germany.
Why did Germany declare war on Britain in World War 1?
The specific reason was that German forces invaded Belgium on their way to France. Britain, France and Prussia (the key forerunner of Germany) had guaranteed Belgian neutrality in 1839 (and again in 1875). Moreover, Britain was an ally of France and was not willing to let a substantial part of the coast opposite Britain fall into unfriendly hands.
How were Britain and France draw in to war with Germany?
Britain and France had a small dick when Germany had HUGE dick
What happen after Germany invaded Poland in 1939?
France and Britain declared war on Germany.
Do Great Britain France and Germany have unitary governments?
Great Britain and France have unitary governments; Germany has a federal government.
What were the requirements needed to join ww1 in Britain?
Simply put, France was getting attacked and England needed to protect her ally so Britain went in and gave France the help it needed to push Germany back. Also had Germany taken over France, Britain would be more open to attack, without a nearby ally to help.
Who attacked both Britain and northern France?
Germany
