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The "phony war" or "sitzkrieg" refers to the period of time between September 3, 1939 and April 9, 1940 when there was little or no air or ground combat on Germany's western front. It began with the German invasion of Poland to start WW2. It ended when Germany invaded Denmark & Norway on April 9, 1940. Some say it ended when Germany invaded France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxemburg on May 10, 1940.
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∙ 12y agoThe Phoney War started in September 1939 and ended in April 1940 Lasting for over 200 days
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The months long lull in the war almost right after it began?
The Phony War
What name was given to the first 6 months of World War 2?
The phony war.
Why were the early months of World War 2 referred to as the phoney war?
The Phony War was a period where there was no conflict between the western allies (Britain and France) and Germany.
What war started with a phony telegram?
The Franco-Prussian War.
How long did most battles in World War 1 last?
it ended in 1918
The months long lull in the war almost right after it began?
The Phony War
What name was given to the first 6 months of World War 2?
The phony war.
An early phase of World War 2 when little fighting occurred was known as the?
Phony War.
Sitting or phony war?
the phony war was in England but it was the Germans that caused it.
How long did the war world last?
6 years
Who was involved in the phony war?
The countries involved were Great Britain, France and Germany. The Phony War was actually not a war, but a lull in World War 2 which occured after the fall of Poland to Germany. Great Britain and France remained officially at war with Germany, but neither side made any great military moves toward the other, so it was called the Phony War.
What was the date of the phony war?
It began on September 3, 1939, and last until may 10, 1940.
When did the phony war between France and Britain vs Germany?
The first few months of World War 2 are known as 'The Phoney War'.
How long did World War 2 last in Israel?
Israel didn't exist during World War II.
How long did world war 3 last for?
Didn't start yet.
Why were the early months of World War 2 referred to as the phoney war?
The Phony War was a period where there was no conflict between the western allies (Britain and France) and Germany.
What are the different forms of cold war?
Proxy war Phony war.
