The period from September 1939 to April 1940 was known as the "Phony War" because
A) the German invasion of Poland was accomplished with little resistance.
B) Hitler was offering peace plans.
C) there was little fighting after the German advance into Poland.
D) the German army was unable to advance against resistance in Norway and Denmark.
Answer: C
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