The Invasion of Poland and Declaration of War

Question 1

When did Germany invade Poland?

Answer 1

1 September 1939.

Question 2

What 3 features of the German army first invaded?

Answer 2

-The Schleswig Holstein, a German battleship opened fire on Danzig
-62 divisions of the German army
-1300 Luftwaffe aeroplanes

Question 3

Give an example of how worried Hitler’s generals were that they were not ready for war?

Answer 3

They leaked plans to Britain in the hope it would force Hitler to abandon his plans. Hitler ignored them and made them swear oaths of loyalty.

Question 4

When did Britain send an ultimatum to Germany to withdraw their troops from Poland by 11am or Britain would be in a state of war with Germany?

Answer 4

3 September 1939.

Question 5

Within how long was Poland overrun by Nazi and Soviet troops which convinced Hitler that Britain and France would back down? (He was wrong)

Answer 5

4 weeks.