Tim Bouverie > Quotes

“The British amateur diplomats came from across the political spectrum and acted from a variety of motives. They were, however, united by a number of beliefs, the most important of which was that Nazism, whatever their personal view of it, should not preclude friendly relations between Britain and Germany. On the contrary, the majority saw Nazism as the natural, if violent, reaction to legitimate grievances stemming from Versailles. From both a moral and political point of view, it was, therefore, imperative that the Treaty should be altered and Germany allowed to regain that place and status to which her size and history entitled her.”
― Tim Bouverie, Appeasement: Chamberlain, Hitler, Churchill, and the Road to War

“Good morning,” he said amicably. “How are you?” “Not very well. The Czech Army is mobilizing.” “I say! Why are they doing that?” “They think the German Army’s coming across the frontier.” “I say! Are you sure?” “I’m sure the Czechs are mobilizing.” “I say! Fancy that. That is news.”43”
― Tim Bouverie, Appeasement: Chamberlain, Hitler, Churchill, and the Road to War

“our hearts went out to the “gallant Abyssinians” (our oil, of course, went out to Mussolini).”
― Tim Bouverie, Appeasement: Chamberlain, Hitler, Churchill, and the Road to War