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This document explores the aggressive foreign policy actions taken by Adolf Hitler after he came to power. It analyzes the initial responses from Britain and France to German expansionism, leading to significant events such as the invasion of Poland and the introduction of Blitzkrieg tactics. The text also covers the so-called "phony war" in Western Europe, detailing the fall of France and Britain's situation at the end of 1940, culminating in the impacts of the Battle of Britain. Key terms include appeasement, nonaggression pact, and more.
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16-2 War in Europe
Austria and Czechoslovakia Fall • What foreign policy actions did Hitler take after he came to power? • How did Britain and France respond to Germany’s actions?
The German Offensive Begins • What action freed Hitler to invade Poland? • What new tactics did Germany use in attacking Poland? • What was the “phony war?”
France and Britain Fight on • What happened to France after the “phony war”? • What was Britain’s situation at the end of 1940? • What was the result of the Battle of Britain?
Terms and Names • Appeasement • Nonaggression pact • Blitzkrieg
Honors Paragraph • N/A