In an attempt to avoid a repeat of World War I, Great Britain reacted to early Nazi aggression with a policy of appeasement. This approach involved making concessions to Adolf Hitler, such as allowing the annexation of territories like the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia, in hopes of maintaining peace in Europe. British leaders believed that satisfying some of Germany's demands would prevent further conflict. However, this strategy ultimately failed, as it emboldened the Nazis and contributed to the outbreak of World War II.
Great Britain reacted to early Nazi aggression with a policy of appeasement, particularly seen in the Munich Agreement of 1938, where they allowed Germany to annex the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia in hopes of preventing another large-scale conflict like World War I. This approach aimed to maintain peace and stability in Europe by conceding to some of Hitler's demands, underestimating the extent of his ambitions. However, this strategy ultimately failed, as it emboldened Nazi Germany and contributed to the outbreak of World War II.
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The policy of appeasement.
Great Britain was able to fend off Napoleon's invasion thanks to the superior quality and skill in naval warfare of its fleet.
During the Great Depression Britain 'sheltered' within the Empire and this policy of trying to strengthen the Empire (mainly economically) continued throughout the period. This preoccupation with the Empire encouraged a quasi-isolatist attitude towards Europe - with unfortunate results. In particular, in 1933-39 Britain never managed to take the initiative in Europe, but simply reacted to Hitler and other dictators. Having said this, Britain did rearm on a significant scale in the 1930s.
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