History: Germany vs Poland - Conquest
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Flashcards about the start of WWII, focusing on Germany's invasion of Poland and the concept of Blitzkrieg.
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What two countries were involved in a non-aggression pact?
Germany and Poland
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What was the name of the non-aggression pact between Germany and Poland?
Russo-German Pact
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Why was the 'Russo-German Pact' unexpected?
Hitler hated Communism and had written in Mein Kampf about Slavic people being sub-human.
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What is the meaning of the German word 'Blitzkrieg'?
'Lightning war'
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What country's invasion introduced 'Blitzkrieg'?
Poland
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What new warfare did the attack on Poland introduce?
Mobile (moving) warfare capable of complete destruction and a deliberate policy of extermination.
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