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Phoney War

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Etymology

Attributed to US senator William Borah.

Definitions

  1. During World War II, the period of limited military activity from the outbreak of…

    During World War II, the period of limited military activity from the outbreak of hostilities on September 3rd, 1939 until Germany's attack on the Low Countries on May 10th, 1940.

    • Study of the Phoney War, especially on the Franco-German front, is still limited.

  2. Alternative letter-case form of Phoney War.

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