Invading Poland.
- Germans attack using Blitzkrieg tactics. (Panzer.)
- British and French declare war on Sept.3, 1939.
- Russia joins and occupies eastern half on 17 September, 1939.
- War ends on 29th September 1939.
- War lasted a Month before the Fall of Poland.
Summary-
- The invasion of Poland was between the German attacking from the west and the Soviets attacking from the East. It was nicknamed the "phoney" war as it ends in 1940 after only starting in 1939. In the end, Germany took Poland in a month.
The Phony War.
- Term to describe lack of action after Poland.
- Ends in April of 1940.
- During this time the "Winter War" between Finland and Russia.
- French Make small attack into the Saarland.