Why did Germany invade Poland in 1939?

Question 1

What boundary were the British and French not prepared to let Hitler cross?

Answer 1

The invasion of Poland - would allow Hitler to grow too powerful

Question 2

What did the Polish Guarantee mark?

Answer 2

The end to the policy of appeasement

Question 3

Why did Hitler not take the Polish Guarantee seriously?

Answer 3

He viewed the British and French governments as weak - led to him ignoring the Polish Guarantee

Question 4

How did the signing of the Nazi-Soviet Pact aid Hitler?

Answer 4

Meant that Germany could attack Poland without fear of Soviet opposition - avoid fighting a war on two fronts

Question 5

Why does Hitler’s invasion of Poland show Hitler acting opportunistically?

Answer 5

. Rearmament of the Rhineland - tested their policy of appeasement, and due to no reaction, provided Hitler with confidence
. Therefore assumed Britain and France would back down