[YOUGOTIT]

The second World War was a continuation of WW I. As the French undertook to starve the German population (several thousands died) that allowed the NAZI to take over.

The answer is the FRENCH started WW II.

I have always wondered why the UK and France declared war on Germany for the invasion of Poland and did not declare war on the USSR when they were in league with the Nazi and also invaded and murdered in Poland.

[ex-snook]

"The second World War was a continuation of WW I. As the French undertook to starve the German population (several thousands died) that allowed the NAZI to take over."

I think you got it. World War II started with the conditions that gave rise to Hitler. Both France and England were determined that Germany would not rise to compete again. Plus the thrust of Communism into Germany and Spain produced a Hitler response.

Wars are never won until you win the peace. e.g. the American leadership after WW II which overcame Britain, France plus Communist influence in our own administration who wanted to agrarianize Germany.

[fso301]

I have always wondered why the UK and France declared war on Germany for the invasion of Poland and did not declare war on the USSR when they were in league with the Nazi and also invaded and murdered in Poland.

Simply to drive a wedge between the Germans and Russians.