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Why did France halt its invasion of Germany in 1939?

In 1939, during the opening days of the Second World War, France had the opportunity to invade Germany whilst its forces were busy in Poland. What happened wasn't a major offensive but instead a tiny, localised push into the frontier of Germany that ended before it really began. So why didn't the French commit to a grander offensive and why did they just wait and watch as Poland was conquered? To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary.

English
  • Originally Aired August 2, 2025
  • Runtime 4 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created August 19, 2025 by
    shriek
  • Modified August 19, 2025 by
    shriek