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It is not accurate to say that European countries were dragged into WWII so fast. There was quite a lot of aggression on the part of Germany once Hitler took power in 1933. Many Europeans, including Britain, did not feel Hitler was a European threat, indeed on some levels they liked what he had managed to do with the German economy. But then German troops took back the Rhineland in 1936. Austria was annexed by Germany in 1938. Then Albania was occupied by Italy in 1939. Poland was then invaded by Germany. It really took quite a lot of outward aggression before the other Europeans decided it was enough. was only at this point that Britain and France for example decided that they had to declare war on Germany/Italy to try to counter their aggression. Then in 1940, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and France were all over-run. So, it is not really accurate to say that European countries were 'dragged' into the war, nor is it accurate to say it happened quickly.
The invasion of Poland
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland. As World War II began, Poland became the first country to experience the German military's blitzkrieg, or lightning war. The blitzkrieg was a newtype of military attack. It relied on fast-moving tanks and troops supported by warplanes.
In response to the attack on Poland, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, and South Africa soon joined the Allies. On September 17 the Soviet Union attacked Poland from the east. Poland was overrun and divided between Germany and the Soviet Union before its allies were able to help.
After Germany's conquest of Poland, other countries in Europe also expected to be invaded. During the winter of 1939-40, however, there were no further German attacks. This period of time the uneasy calm before the next German invasion became known as the phony war.
by shikhar kamat, india
Great Answer, ShikharBut that's the OTHER World War.Europe's reason for joining WW1 were for three main reasons: militarism, imperialism, and Nationalism
Europe entered World War 1 because we believed that Germany were wrong in what they were doing. Europe believed that Gavrilo Princip was the catalyst that caused the war
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Which statement correctly describes the changes in Europe caused by World War1?
The map of Europe had changed significantly because many nations' borders had changed.
The increase military expansion in Europe before world war1 caused alarm because?
The increase military expansion in Europe before World War caused alarm because of safety. Countries get nervous when a large military build-up happens in the area.
When did world war1 begin?
28th of July 1914.
Was wORLD WAR1 wrser than world war2?
world war 2 was more of a world war. It was fought on more fronts and included more countries.
Was the zeppelin effective in World War1?
yea but not a lot of it was done
Why did France enter the world war1?
they were allies with Britain
What year did the U.S.A. enter world war1?
April 6 1917
What event helped provoke the US to enter world war1?
sinking of lusitania
What was the impact of the treaty of Versailles on Europe and the Versailles of the rest of the world after world war1?
the treaty of Versailles plunged Europe into the second world war and it led to the rise of aggressors in Europe
In what year did the US enter world war1?
The United States declaration of war is from 6 April 1917.
Which statement correctly describes the changes in Europe caused by World War1?
The map of Europe had changed significantly because many nations' borders had changed.
What were some of the results of imperialism in Europe in the early 1900s?
Europe was led into warld war1.
Where did world war1 take place?
In Europe. World War 1 was a global war. Europe was the site of most of the major battles, battles also took place in Africa, Middle East, and Asia.
Who went to world war1?
soldiers.
How did world war1 begun?
1914
Why did Germany fight Britain in world war1?
Germany was conquering all of Europe. It wanted to take down Britain because basically, Britain was just standing in their way of World Dominance.
World war 2 have anything with world war1?
yes
