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the period in 1939 and 40 where the Germans had not yet reached the coast and therefore had no means to attack the british by air

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What name was given to the first 6 months of World War 2?

The phony war.


An early phase of World War 2 when little fighting occurred was known as the?

Phony War.


When did the phony war between France and Britain vs Germany?

The first few months of World War 2 are known as 'The Phoney War'.


Who was involved in the phony war?

The countries involved were Great Britain, France and Germany. The Phony War was actually not a war, but a lull in World War 2 which occured after the fall of Poland to Germany. Great Britain and France remained officially at war with Germany, but neither side made any great military moves toward the other, so it was called the Phony War.


Why were the early months of World War 2 referred to as the phoney war?

The Phony War was a period where there was no conflict between the western allies (Britain and France) and Germany.


What were the first 7 months of World War 2 called?

phoney war, because little action was happening between the allies and axis powers


Why was the beginning of World War 2 called the phony war?

German soldiers disguised themselves as Polish soldiers and attacked a German radio station to give reasoning to invade Poland.


Why were the early months of world war 2 refrerred to as the phony war?

In the "Phony War" Germany declared war on Poland after agreeing with the Soviet Union to divide Polish territory. Britain and France declared war on Gernany, but while Germany was invading Poland, Britain and France did nothing until the Germans attacked them.


He date of the phony war in World War 2?

September 1, 1939 to May 10, 1940 is a popular acceptance for the dates of the phoney war. Some Historians use different dates but you are safe with those dates.


What are the two other names for the sitzkrieg during World War 2?

The other two names for the "Sitzkrieg" (a nickname given by German soldiers during the lull in fighting) are "the Sitting-Down War (translated literally from German) and the Phony War.


What country did Germany attack at the beginning of World War 2?

Poland in September, 1939. It was unprovoked even thought the Nazis staged a phony provocation.


What was the meaning behind the term phony war that was used at the beginning of World War 2?

When Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3rd 1939, the expected bombing didn't start and for the civilian population it didn't seem as if there was a war happening. This lasted for about six months and was known as the Phoney War.