Neville Chamberlain
Arthur Neville Chamberlain, English politician, He was born 18 mark 1869 year in Edgbaston, near Birmingham. Fact, that he came from a high -ranking family, made it easier for him to achieve a political career. Shortly after World War I, Chamberlain took over the Ministry of the Treasury, which manage, up to a year 1923, led to a significant revival in the British economy. In the years 1923, 1924-1929 i 1931 he held the office of the Minister of Health, introducing many laws, mainly in the field of social benefits. W 1931 year he received the portfolio of the Minister of the Treasury again. He folded her 6 years later, When is it 28 house 1937 year he was elected prime minister of Great Britain. It was the greatest success in the career of Chamberlain.
Chamberlain's policy as a premiere was based mainly on the so -called. appeasementu, that is, a diplomacy method, consisting in the use of broad concessions to the aggressive actions of the Third Reich. Chamberlain, wanting to maintain peace at all costs, Thus, he wanted to move the vision of a possible war as far as possible, which would explode, If England intervened armed at the news of the next annexation carried out by Germany. Moreover, The British Prime Minister was well aware of the weaknesses of the English land and air troops. Considering this, He did not want to expose Great Britain to the danger of an attack by a much stronger Wehrmacht. He seemed more attractive to faith in the effectiveness of his own diplomacy. He tried to stop Hitler through his possessive visions.
For this purpose, he agreed to all Hitler's attempts, such as the annexation of the Sudetes, Czech, Austria, or Klaipeda. However, The fact is, that those “spoiling” The German leader did not lead and could not lead to peace. With each consent to Hitler's aggressive action, ten, Rozochocony, He went on, not seeing moderation. He was always convinced, that he can afford everything, being sure, that he will get it, what he wants, not being exposed to the intervention of Great Britain. He felt unpunished.
Seeing, What does his method of diplomacy lead to, Chamberlain, pursuing by public opinion, decided in 1939 year to change your policy course, deciding to interrupt the appeasement. Confirmation of his new views on the issue of German claims were to be a guarantee for Poland with 31 mark. However, It was too late.
It is a fact, that Neville's foreign policy?And Chamberlain wasn't right. The British prime minister did not see a real threat, German Nazism carried with it. He could not rightly assess the prevailing political situation. His ideas of peace brought a terrible war to Europe at all costs.
Chamberlain, After the defeat of the British expedition in Norway in the year 1940, Pressed by society and close associates, he decided 10 They are to give up the function of the prime minister in favor of Winston Churchill. Soon he fell ill with stomach cancer. Died 9 November 1940 year.