e control of Germany. The Skoda Works was the largest arms manufacturer in Europe. Czechoslovakia had no alternative but to accept Hitler's rule. This was the end of the appeasement from Great Britain and France. they then made a guarantee to both Poland and Bulgaria that in the event of a German attack, they would come to their aid. Hitler's next effort was directed towards Poland with the excuse of regaining Danzig and the corridor to unit Germany. On September 1, 1939, German troops invaded and attacked an incapable Polish army. While Germany invaded with tanks and planes, Poland countered with men on horseback. Polish troops not only fought against the Germans but against the Russians on the Eastern border. In less than a month Poland was completely occupied by Germany and Russia. Russia took up to the Curzon line and Germany annexed the all German areas in the west. The center of Poland was left as a German Protectorate, where the concentration camps were located. Neither Yugoslavia or Bulgaria, both allies of Poland went to her aid. Also Great Britain did nothing to support their guarantee. This marked the beginning of World War II, a battle that was felt in more places than just Eastern Europe. Some people believe that the moment Hitler set foot into Poland, it was the beginning of the end for Hitler. By attacking Poland, Hitler forced Great Britain's hand and if Chamberlain had attempted to run out on his promise to Poland and let Hitler get away with it once again, his parliamentary position would be in jeopardy. As his campaign in Poland began he could not have been conscious of the fact that, by taking on the British Empire, he was not guaranteed that his brilliant and brief campaign, which he had become accustom to would become involved and create global conflict. Once Hitler gained control of Poland the other countries in Eastern Europe followed. Romania feared Russia and surrendered economically to Hitler. With the allianc...
