WanderWisleyNov 5

The next 24-48hrs is going to be an entertaining meltdown.

https://lemmy.world/post/38346201

Show threadɔiƚoxɘupNov 5
I’m actually rather concerned about this situation. This can only lead to more aggressive behavior from trump. This is not good.
Show threadkikuNov 5
That’s fair. Appeasement worked really well for Neville Chamberlain, so we should follow his lead and just give Trump this one thing. I’m sure, based on his track record, he won’t demand anything else.
Show threadcynarNov 5
Appeasement did its job. It gave Britain time to retool for war. He also fell on his political sword, at the end. That let Churchill actually defend Britain, with a clean slate, and the military he had built.
Show threadT00l_shed
Failed pretty hard in Dunkirk
Nov 5 at 1:56pmWeb
Show threadcynarNov 5

A lot of investment went into the RAF. Alongside the chain home radar net to guide it.

Without those, Dunkirk would have been soon followed by the invasion of the UK.

Show threadT00l_shedNov 5
Sure, but I don’t think appeasement would have made a difference in that
Show threadcynarNov 5
It brought time, to finish the stations and build the aircraft. Given how close the RAF came to being broken, it made all the difference.