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Britain's policy of appeasement
After consideration, the British government decided against military opposition to Hitler鈥檚 reoccupation of the Rhineland. They decided instead to follow a policy of appeasement. The British hoped that, with the backing of the international community, this approach could settle any dispute through diplomacy and avoid risking military action.
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