aug 23, 1939 - German - Soviet Non-Agrression Pact

Description:

A truce between the Germans and the Russians to not fight essentially which Hitler overturned and invaded Russia anyway.

Causes
Germany wanted to invade Poland with Russia.
Germany didn't want to have to deal with a war on both sides of their country at the same time

Effects
Hitler went back on the treaty and invaded Russia anyway.
Russia helped to invade Poland with Germany.

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