Just look at the Spanish Civil War. The UK was officially non-interventionist, but the elite (e.g. Anthony Eden) greatly preferred Franco.
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You're describing Churchill's attitudes but not Tory elite. Remember, in 1940 Halifax wanted to accept Hitler as overlord of Europe.
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Halifax driven not just by military situation but by positive agenda. Remember, peace with Hitler included holding on to empire.
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I agree with AJP Taylor that British elite was fighting to preserve empire, British public fighting to preserve national independence.
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