British Establishment Perspectives on France, 193640

Focusing on the three years leading up to World War II, this analysis delves into British official responses to France's political, social, and economic decline. Utilizing public and private archival sources as well as memoirs of prominent British figures, it explores the British Government's strategies to address its military weaknesses and the instability of the Third Republic, a crucial ally against the Axis powers. The book provides insights into the complexities of international relations during a critical period in history.