To what extent was the failure of appeasement primarily responsible for the outbreak of World War II?

Essay , 2019 , 14 Pages , Grade: 7/7

History of Germany - National Socialism, World War II

This essay looks at the extent of the impact that the failure of the diplomacy of appeasement had in terms of its responsibility for the outbreak of the second world war.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Section A:
• Section B:
• Section C:

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This investigation aims to explore the role of appeasement in the outbreak of World War II. It seeks to analyze the extent to which the failure of appeasement was primarily responsible for the war, considering the arguments of various historians and perspectives on the topic.

• The impact of appeasement on the outbreak of World War II
• The "Guilty Men" and "Buying Time" theses
• The motivations behind appeasement, including the fear of Communism and the perceived unfairness of the Treaty of Versailles
• The role of domestic politics and public opinion in shaping appeasement policies
• The influence of other factors, such as the global depression, on the outbreak of the war

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Section A: This section examines two primary sources: Paul Johnson's "Modern Times" and Joachim Fest's "Hitler." It explores the perspectives of these historians on appeasement, their arguments, and the value and limitations of their works.
• Section B: This section delves into the controversy surrounding the impact of appeasement on the outbreak of World War II. It introduces the "Guilty Men" and "Buying Time" theses, outlining their key arguments. It also discusses the role of other factors, such as the global depression, in the outbreak of the war.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The investigation focuses on the key themes of appeasement, World War II, the "Guilty Men" thesis, the "Buying Time" thesis, the Treaty of Versailles, the global depression, and the role of domestic politics.

• Grade: 7/7
• Author: Moritz Puhrsch (Author)
• Publication Year: 2019
• Pages: 14
• Catalog Number: V505453
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346064295
• ISBN (Book): 9783346064301
• Language: English
• Tags: World War 2, Germany, United Kingdom, Chamberlain, appeasement, Guilty men, Buying Time, thesis, history