He literally did try to warn about the fascist threat repeatedly and was constantly rebuked by the west due to anti-communism and “appeasement” politics.
They also weren’t in a position to go on an offensive against Germany all alone if that’s what you’re gonna suggest next.
Their only option was a deal along these lines to buy time for themselves to build up productive forces.
He literally did try to warn about the fascist threat repeatedly and was constantly rebuked by the west due to anti-communism and “appeasement” politics.
They also weren’t in a position to go on an offensive against Germany all alone if that’s what you’re gonna suggest next.
Their only option was a deal along these lines to buy time for themselves to build up productive forces.
In other words, appeasement from the West is good policy, appeasement from the East is bad policy.