Question

Why did Poland and France fall to the Germans so quickly?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Polish knew they were going to lose, But they wanted to stall the Germans enough so the French and the British can move through the Rhineland. But when the war started, the French and British didn't attack. The Polish kept telling the French commanders to move in, but they denied to stay in their defenses in the Maginot line. After the annexation of Poland, The Germans switched their priorities to the west. The German Armor played a big role in the Battle Of France. Erin Rommel (one of the leading German commanders) had speed on his side and drove around the Maginot line and encircling  the 2 out of the 3 main French Tank Divisions. This started The Evacuation of Dunkirk. All of the strong main French divisions were wiped out trying to help the British Evacuate from Dunkirk.

After this, the German tank Divisions had an OK time drifting along the French country side.

They eventually toke Paris, And after time, the French surrendered.

AFTER THE WAR

The Germans Puppeted the French as now known as Vichy France