The Invasion of Poland Sept. 1, 1939
Germans attack using Blitzkrieg warfare (Panzers)
British and French declare war on Sept.3, 1939
Russia joins and occupies eastern half on 17 September, 1939
War ends on 29 September 1939
The Phony War:
Term to describe lack of action after Invasion of Poland
Ends in April of 1940
During this time the ‘Winter War’ between Finland and Russia
French make small attack into the Saarland
British and French declare war on Sept.3, 1939
Russia joins and occupies eastern half on 17 September, 1939
War ends on 29 September 1939
The Phony War:
Term to describe lack of action after Invasion of Poland
Ends in April of 1940
During this time the ‘Winter War’ between Finland and Russia
French make small attack into the Saarland