Churchill and views on Appeasement Flashcards
What did Churchill think of Nazi Regimen?
He condemned the brutality (murder of opponents and persecution of Jews)
Churchill and ToV
Churchill was there when the Treaty was being written up (member of British govt.). Did not agree with Chamberlain who saw the Treaty as the main threat to peace.
What did Churchill call for in May 1940?
The Ministry of Defence - this coordinated British rearmament against Hitler (navy, army, and air ministries) made himself the post.
What did Churchill believe about the French army?
That they were the best way to restrain Hitler, unlike others who believed it would help to preserve peace if the French disarmed.
What did Churchill not advocate for until 1928?
An alliance with the USSR/ was anti-communist.
Who did Churchill think should be appeased?
Japan and Italy - also believed GB should stay out of the Spanish Civil War agains the Republic & pro-fascist France.
What organisations did Churchill support?
League of Nations, New Commonwealth Society, and international peacekeeping organisations but did not see them as a substitute for British Rearmament because they did not have an army of their own.
