Question

Hitler invaded poland after calculating that __________. england and france, having sold out czechoslovakia, would not fight to defend poland the soviet union was too weak to interfere the league of nations would support his actions the poles themselves wanted anschluss with germany

Answer 1

Hitler wrongly presumed England and France would not defend Poland after previous appeasements. The Nazi-Soviet Pact reinforced his confidence to invade, leading to the start of World War II.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hitler invaded Poland after calculating that England and France, having sold out Czechoslovakia, would not fight to defend Poland. This assumption proved incorrect as both countries had pledged to support Poland against German aggression. The Nazi-Soviet Pact, however, gave Hitler the confidence he needed to proceed with his invasion, as it ensured that the Soviet Union would not interfere and would themselves invade Poland from the east, essentially dividing the nation between the two powers. Despite the guarantees provided to Poland by Western allies, their actual military support was non-existent when Poland faced the combined onslaught of German and Soviet forces, leading to a rapid Polish defeat and the onset of World War II.

Answer 2

On September 1, 1939 German troops invaded Poland. Adolf Hitler claimed the invasion was a defensive action. Before that Germany signed a nonaggression pact with the USSR to neutralize the possibility that Russia help Poland. After the invasion Britain and France declared the war to Germany, but they were not well prepared for this situation. Finally, Poland was occupied by Germany and the USSR. The League of Nations failed in goal to prevent WW2.
Answer: Hitler invaded Poland after calculating A. England and France, sold out Czechoslovakia, would not fight to defend Poland.