Why Didn't Britain and France do Anything to Stop Hitler? Flashcards

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What did Britain feel it could do if it agreed with Hitler how many ships he could have?

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At least it could have some control over the growth of his navy in order to retain Britain’s naval supremacy.

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What was no one prepared to do regarding the allies of Germany?

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No one was prepared to do anything about the uniting of the two countries, despite the allies not being happy.

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What were the allies desperate not to happen?

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Them to get dragged in to war - another reason why Britain and France didn’t get involved.

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What could no one force the French to do which meant they couldn’t force Hitler to do the same thing?

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The French refused to disarm, so no one could force Hitler to disarm.

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Who did many people feel Hitler could be a strong ally and buffer against?

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The Communist USSR

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What had Hitler promised Chamberlain which made Chamberlain believe he was reasonable?

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He had continuously promised his actions would be peaceful.

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What had Britain and France said about Hitler remilitarising the Rhineland?

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He was just ‘marching into his own back garden’ and he should be allowed to defend his borders.

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