The Beginning of WWII in Europe
An archival film summarizes Germany's preparations for war leading up to its invasion of Poland on September 1st, 1939. It proved to be the act of aggression that touched off World War II in Europe.
Description
An archival film summarizes Germany's preparations for war leading up to its invasion of Poland on September 1st, 1939. It proved to be the act of aggression that touched off World War II in Europe.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain the effect of Germany taking the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia.
- What was the message of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s speech following the takeover of Czechoslovakia? What did Germany believe regarding this message?
- Explain why the Germans and Russians agreed to a treaty.
- Where was Danzig located and why was it considered important? What role did it play leading up to war?
- What were Poland’s options for defense against Germany? What option did they choose? Why?
- Describe the Nazi plan for the invasion of Poland.
- Describe the military differences between Poland and Germany.
Additional Resource
Participants
Vocabulary
- Adolf Hitler
- Czechoslovakia
- Danzig
- Infantry
- Luftwaffe
- Maginot Line
- Mein Kampf
- Munich Agreement
- Nazi Party
- Pincer Movement
- Sudetenland