1939 German invasion of Poland

England and France issued an ultimatum to Hitler to withdraw, which he ignored. Consequently, the Allies declared war. Poland faced a full-scale blitzkrieg, a new warfare style by Hitler, leading to a direct confrontation.

What ultimatum did England and France present?

What was the last move on Hitler's schedule according to the text?

What was the formal declaration made by the Allies?

What does the term 'blitzkrieg' refer to in the context of the text?

How did the Poles respond to the situation described?