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91: The British Empire Pt. 6 - The Approach of War

History of the Second World War

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The German Invasion of Czechoslovakia

German invasion of Czechoslovakia in March 1939 led to Britain's guarantee of Polish borders. Germany gained additional territory, but also the valuable resources that came with it. In a speech before the House of Commons, Chamberlain would say: "These events cannot fail to be a cause of disturbance"

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