1. Since Munich analogies are being used everywhere, let's remember a few hard truths that never get discussed about appeasement.
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5. Appeasement part of larger policy of using fascism as wall against USSR: precursor to USA's support of right-wing dictators in Cold War
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6. Other appeal of appeasement for British rightists is they could hold on to empire rather than expend forces in Europe.
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7. Well into 1940, men like Lord Halifax wanted to make a deal with Nazi Germany: Hitler can be overlord or Europe if we keep Empire.
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8. Rightists like Pat Buchanan still pine over the Halifax/Hitler deal that never was.
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9. There was also a strategic logic to appeasement. Unwilling to make a deal with USSR, UK needed time to build up army & air force.
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