There is little question that Hitler wanted to avoid world war. He repeatedly made peace overtures to Poland's military dictatorship. He had, as even the British believed, a legitimate claim to Danzig and the Polish Corridor, and was willing to re-integrate those territories to the Reich while still allowing the Poles a degree of autonomy and thus an outlet to the Baltic. Britain's guarantee to Poland is seen by Buchanan as a blunder, whereas it appears to some as a deliberate invitation to war.
Buchanan hasn't got a clue. He compares the Polish guarantee to the blank cheque given to Austria-Hungary in 1914. Germany gave Austia a blank cheque to make war whereas the Polish guarantee was defensive. It was Hitler's decision to start this war. He was conscious of the risk.
No, both guarantees were defensive. Germany promised to aid Austria if Russia mobilized to help Serbia. Austria threw all prudence out the window and decided on war, knowing Germany would come to its aid. The effect was much the same for Poland. They had much less reason to fear and less reason to negotiate (in their minds) than if Britain had not made that war guarantee.
@mach3b You probably think the extremist Germans are more of a threat than the extremist Muslims or others I personally believe that it takes extremist Germans to defeat them....this will be a worldwide war and choose your allies wisely when a nationalist Germany rises again to save itself and Europe you'll be crying Nazis....
I don't agree with what Buchanan is saying. Hitler certainly didn't want to harm the United Kingdom or the United States but he did want control over Poland.
That's false, if you had read Buchanan's book, or have some knowledge on years prior to the war. Hitler signed with Pilsudksi a non-aggression pact between the two countries. Also, the Germans after World War 1(I believe) had a plan to create a Polish state. Read the book, it won't hurt. It's pretty cheap on Amazon too.
Not mention Taylor's book is a load of shit that has been debunked numerous times. A book based on a completely false of both Adolf Hitler and the tenents of Nazism. The book has been debunked numerous times by historians since it came out, so stop serving as an apologist for Nazi Germany.
Debunked by establishment historians who never take a different look at anything no doubt. The man (Taylor) had his opinions and other diplomatic historians have theirs. The book is still valuable in that it approached the issue from a fresh angle. My curiosity in reading it and appreciation of the work is a far cry from me being an "apologist" for Nazi Germany. Everyone would be better served if people took a deep breath and calmed down before talking about this issue in particular.
First, I apologize for calling you a "Nazi apologist," that was unnecessary. Second I understand why you might find it refreshing, given the different paradigm from within which he works. However, the reason I and every well established historian (not to infer that I am an accredited historian) find fault in the book is not due to jingoist tendencies on our part, but rather the authors general disregard for facts in order to come to his preconceived notions.
"He was a liar." No, you're a liar, Pat. (:
FreeVonHelton 8 months ago
Hitler should have never joined the Japanese his alliance with non whites did him in
american1476 1 year ago
There is little question that Hitler wanted to avoid world war. He repeatedly made peace overtures to Poland's military dictatorship. He had, as even the British believed, a legitimate claim to Danzig and the Polish Corridor, and was willing to re-integrate those territories to the Reich while still allowing the Poles a degree of autonomy and thus an outlet to the Baltic. Britain's guarantee to Poland is seen by Buchanan as a blunder, whereas it appears to some as a deliberate invitation to war.
byron84 2 years ago
Buchanan hasn't got a clue. He compares the Polish guarantee to the blank cheque given to Austria-Hungary in 1914. Germany gave Austia a blank cheque to make war whereas the Polish guarantee was defensive. It was Hitler's decision to start this war. He was conscious of the risk.
mach3b 3 years ago
No, both guarantees were defensive. Germany promised to aid Austria if Russia mobilized to help Serbia. Austria threw all prudence out the window and decided on war, knowing Germany would come to its aid. The effect was much the same for Poland. They had much less reason to fear and less reason to negotiate (in their minds) than if Britain had not made that war guarantee.
NationalCause 2 years ago
This is utter nonsense.
UserUK201 2 years ago
Thanks to that guarantee, the Polish brusquely turned down meetings on discussing the Danzig issue.
Chainedorlo 2 years ago
@mach3b You probably think the extremist Germans are more of a threat than the extremist Muslims or others I personally believe that it takes extremist Germans to defeat them....this will be a worldwide war and choose your allies wisely when a nationalist Germany rises again to save itself and Europe you'll be crying Nazis....
american1476 1 year ago
I don't agree with what Buchanan is saying. Hitler certainly didn't want to harm the United Kingdom or the United States but he did want control over Poland.
puccinnis99 3 years ago
That's false, if you had read Buchanan's book, or have some knowledge on years prior to the war. Hitler signed with Pilsudksi a non-aggression pact between the two countries. Also, the Germans after World War 1(I believe) had a plan to create a Polish state. Read the book, it won't hurt. It's pretty cheap on Amazon too.
Chainedorlo 2 years ago
i have read it, and it is fascinating, but not in the way you think it is.
UserUK201 3 years ago
it says on your page that your favorite book is mein kampf i suggest you re-read it
UserUK201 3 years ago
Great stuff from Pat. He's bolder and even more blunt and revealing today than in years gone by. Stay strong Pat.
RedShirtArmy 3 years ago 4
Hitler didn't want war with poland? LOL! wow pat has no idea what he's talking about at all.
UserUK201 3 years ago
Read this book: Origins of the Second World War by A.J.P. Taylor.
NationalCause 3 years ago
Read this book: Mein Kampf by Adolph Hitler
UserUK201 3 years ago
Not mention Taylor's book is a load of shit that has been debunked numerous times. A book based on a completely false of both Adolf Hitler and the tenents of Nazism. The book has been debunked numerous times by historians since it came out, so stop serving as an apologist for Nazi Germany.
UserUK201 3 years ago
Debunked by establishment historians who never take a different look at anything no doubt. The man (Taylor) had his opinions and other diplomatic historians have theirs. The book is still valuable in that it approached the issue from a fresh angle. My curiosity in reading it and appreciation of the work is a far cry from me being an "apologist" for Nazi Germany. Everyone would be better served if people took a deep breath and calmed down before talking about this issue in particular.
NationalCause 3 years ago 2
First, I apologize for calling you a "Nazi apologist," that was unnecessary. Second I understand why you might find it refreshing, given the different paradigm from within which he works. However, the reason I and every well established historian (not to infer that I am an accredited historian) find fault in the book is not due to jingoist tendencies on our part, but rather the authors general disregard for facts in order to come to his preconceived notions.
UserUK201 2 years ago
shut up idiot.
jy768 2 years ago
Go fuck yourself.
UserUK201 2 years ago