the invasion of poland - september 1, 1939
- Germans attack using Blitzkrieg warfare (Panzers)
- British and French declare war on September 3, 1939
- Russia joins and occupies eastern half on September 17, 1939
-War ends on September 29, 1939
- British and French declare war on September 3, 1939
- Russia joins and occupies eastern half on September 17, 1939
-War ends on September 29, 1939
the phony war
- Term to describe lack of action after Invasion of Poland
-Ends in April 1940
-During this time the "Winter War" between Finland & Russia
-French make small attack into the Saarland
-Ends in April 1940
-During this time the "Winter War" between Finland & Russia
-French make small attack into the Saarland
Summary
The invasion of Poland marked the beginning of WWII in Europe. Blitzkrieg warfare was introduced by the German military. In order to take over Poland, Germany used Pincher Attack to surround and trap Polish soldiers. But, within four weeks, they were only able to take over half of Poland because Russia took over the other half.