Benes, Premier of Czechoslovakia, capitulated to Hitler, unlike Poland: so could escape carnage and destruction. His 'realistic' decision was appreciated by A.J.P Taylor.
Who was right?
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Leopold or Benes: who was right?
King Leopold of Belgium decided to ignore Germany's veiled threat and to maintain their independence, by fighting against the German military juggernaut. The nation was passionately behind him. The result, devastation.
Benes, Premier of Czechoslovakia, capitulated to Hitler, unlike Poland: so could escape carnage and destruction. His 'realistic' decision was appreciated by A.J.P Taylor.
Who was right?
Benes, Premier of Czechoslovakia, capitulated to Hitler, unlike Poland: so could escape carnage and destruction. His 'realistic' decision was appreciated by A.J.P Taylor.
Who was right?
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