World War II - Invasion of Poland Quiz

When did the German invasion of Poland begin?

• August 31st, 1939

• September 1st, 1939

• September 2nd, 1939

• September 3rd, 1939

What was the false flag operation conducted by the Germans to make it appear as if Poland was aggressive towards Germany?

• Operation Gliwitz

• Operation Canned Goods

• Operation Himmler

• Operation Blitzkrieg

What was the German plan to invade Poland from three directions?

• Operation White

• Operation Fall Weiss

• Operation Red Storm

• Operation Black Thunder

What was the German tactic that overwhelmed the Polish forces during the invasion?

• Operation Lightning

• Operation Thunderstorm

• Operation Blitzkrieg

• Operation Tornado

When did France and the United Kingdom declare war on Germany?

• September 2nd, 1939

• September 4th, 1939

• September 1st, 1939

• September 3rd, 1939

What was the pretext used by the Soviet Union to attack Poland on September 17th, 1939?

• To protect the Belarusian and Ukrainian population

• To support the Polish resistance

• To protect the Polish population

• To establish a non-aggression pact

When did the capital of Poland, Warsaw, surrender to the German forces?

• September 25th, 1939

• September 20th, 1939

• September 27th, 1939

• September 30th, 1939

What was the outcome of the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union?

• Poland suffered defeat and its territory was divided

• Poland joined the Axis powers

• Poland emerged victorious

• Poland formed an alliance with Germany