What happened at Munich in 1938 has become an oft-cited example of the lessons of history by politicians today - particularly when dealing with questions of war or peace.
The following outline examines the following questions regarding Munich and provides an excellent basis for research into this seminal historic event.
-1)What were Hitler's aims and did he achieve them? Why did he settle at Munich?
-2)What were the aims of Britain and France? Did they achieve them?
-3)What was the likely outcome of a European War started in October 1938?
Used for class presentation "Origins and Conduct of the Second World War" at the London School of Economics, 2002-2003.