Invasion of Poland
- German Attack using Blitzkrieg tactics (Panzers)
- British and French declare war on Sept. 3, 1939
- Russia occupies eastern half of Poland in Sept. 17, 1939
The Phony War
- Lack of action after invasion of Poland
- Winter War between Finland and Russia
- French make a small attack into the Saarland
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summary:
It was not until after several nations were invaded that war was declared. The invasion of Poland marked this occasion and the Allies were soon to feel the force of Hitler's Blitzkrieg.