The Phoney War
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What were the cons of the Phoney War?
Not actively resisting Nazi threat Unrealistic British strategy: trying to persuade German citizens to go against Hitler Britain losing trust of other nations
What was the Phoney War and why was it significant?
7 month period from September 1939 to April 1940 where no fighting took place between Germany and the Allies Allies still showed the cowardice and hesitancy that defined them in the appeasement era
What were the pros of the Phoney War?
Bought time for Britain to re-arm. Part of a build up of events that led to Churchill becoming Prime Minister
