Which country's invasion by Germany in 1939 led the UK to declare war on Germany?
Okay, let's break down why Poland is the country whose invasion triggered the UK's declaration of war on Germany in 1939. Think about the lead-up to World War II. Germany, under Hitler, was aggressively expanding its territory. Other European powers, like Britain and France, followed a policy of appeasement, hoping to avoid war by giving in to some of Hitler's demands. However, they drew a line in the sand regarding Poland. Britain and France had pledged to support Poland if it was attacked. When Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, it was the last straw. This act of aggression violated international agreements and posed a direct threat to European stability. Two days later, on September 3, 1939, after Germany ignored an ultimatum to withdraw, Britain and France declared war, marking the start of World War II. While Germany also invaded other countries like Austria and Belgium, these invasions happened before the UK had committed to military action. The invasion of the Soviet Union came later, in 1941. It was the invasion of Poland that directly triggered the UK's declaration of war.
Picture how the violation of Poland's borders in WWII ignited the conflict.