1940 ⟶ Britain and France Pledge No Separate Peace

Britain and France make a formal agreement that neither coun...

Year

1929

1939

1940

1941

🕊️ Kellogg–Briand Pact Enters into Effect

The Kellogg–Briand Pact goes into effect.⟶

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🤝 UK and France Guarantee Polish Independence

The United Kingdom and France offer a guarantee of Polish independence.⟶

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🇷🇺 Soviet Union Proposes Alliance Rejected

The Soviet Union proposes a tripartite alliance with the United Kingdom and France. It is rejected.⟶

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📜 France and Britain Issue Ultimatum to Germany

Acting on account of their governments, the ambassadors of France and Britain demand the German government to cease all hostile activities and to withdraw its troops from Poland.⟶

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📜 Britain and France Pledge No Separate Peace

Britain and France make a formal agreement that neither country will seek a separate peace with Germany.⟶

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🤝 Britain and USSR Sign Mutual Defense Agreement

Britain and the USSR sign a mutual defence agreement, promising not to sign any form of separate peace agreement with Germany.⟶

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