The Nazi-soviet Pact Flashcards
0
Q
Geographically where is the USSR in aspects to Poland?
A
Just to the East
1
Q
Who signed the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
A
Stalin (USSR) and Hitler (Germany)
2
Q
Why did Hitler sign the pact with the USSR?
A
The USSR lies just to the east of Poland and he didn’t want to fight a war on two fronts
3
Q
Why did Stalin sign the Nazi-Soviet pact?
A
To build up time to rearm. He choose Germany over Britain and France because he would get half of Poland,
4
Q
When was the Nazi-Soviet pact?
A
August 1939
5
Q
What date did German armies to invade Poland?
A
1st September 1939
