Chamberlain’s Peace Strategy

Munich

Neville Chamberlain pursues negotiation as a moral and political duty, hoping to prevent war now and secure a wider peace later.

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A Personal Burden A Personal Burden from "Munich". The Prime Minister Under Strain The Military Briefing Chamberlain hears that British defences are inadequate and that London could suffer devastating bombing.

A Personal Burden from "Munich". The Prime Minister Under Strain The Military Briefing Chamberlain hears that British defences are inadequate and that London could suffer devastating bombing.

The Prime Minister Under Strain The Military Briefing Chamberlain hears that British defences are inadequate and that London could suffer devastating bombing. A Moral Obligation His fear of another war is rooted in the suffering of the previous conflict and his belief that every path to peace must be tried.

A Public Appeal A Public Appeal from "Munich". Addressing the Nation Hope Against Panic Chamberlain tells listeners that he will work for peace to the last moment.

A Public Appeal from "Munich". Addressing the Nation Hope Against Panic Chamberlain tells listeners that he will work for peace to the last moment.

Addressing the Nation Hope Against Panic Chamberlain tells listeners that he will work for peace to the last moment. A Carefully Limited Warning His broadcast reassures the public but does not reveal the full military or diplomatic picture.

A Day Bought A Day Bought from "Munich". Relief Without Resolution Mussolini’s Intervention Chamberlain learns that Hitler has postponed mobilisation for twenty-four hours.

A Day Bought from "Munich". Relief Without Resolution Mussolini’s Intervention Chamberlain learns that Hitler has postponed mobilisation for twenty-four hours.

Relief Without Resolution Mussolini’s Intervention Chamberlain learns that Hitler has postponed mobilisation for twenty-four hours. The Next Journey Rather than treating the delay as a settlement, he uses it to proceed to Munich and keep negotiating.

A Deal Accepted A Deal Accepted from "Munich". Choosing the Immediate Peace Warning Presented Legat and Hartmann bring Chamberlain evidence of Hitler’s future ambitions.

A Deal Accepted from "Munich". Choosing the Immediate Peace Warning Presented Legat and Hartmann bring Chamberlain evidence of Hitler’s future ambitions.

Choosing the Immediate Peace Warning Presented Legat and Hartmann bring Chamberlain evidence of Hitler’s future ambitions. Political Reality Chamberlain judges that Britain and France cannot plausibly fight to deny German self-determination and chooses to complete the agreement.

The Declaration Read Aloud The Declaration Read Aloud from "Munich". Hope Made Public A Joint Statement Chamberlain returns with a declaration promising consultation and peace between Britain and Germany.

The Declaration Read Aloud from "Munich". Hope Made Public A Joint Statement Chamberlain returns with a declaration promising consultation and peace between Britain and Germany.

Hope Made Public A Joint Statement Chamberlain returns with a declaration promising consultation and peace between Britain and Germany. A Message to the Crowd He presents the paper as grounds for hope, while Legat doubts that it can restrain Hitler.

27 September 1938, afternoon

27 September 1938, evening

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29 September 1938, night

30 September 1938, evening