Chapter 3: Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany in September 1939?

why was hitler surprised that GB and FR declared war in sept 1939?

- he didnt see how they could give effective help to poland - hadnt reacted before

5 things that caused war?

- treaty of versailles - failures of league - nazi soviet pact - appeasement - hitlers foreign policy

when did GB and FR declare war on Ger?

1 september 1939

what was the immediate reason for GB and FR declaration of war on Ger?

it failed to withdraw its troops from poland following its invasion

what was the real reason behind the GB and FR declaration of war on Ger?

it was clear Ger was making a bid for European domination, not to declare war would have shown acceptance of this