Case #494.0

Verdun and Versailles

Publication Date: January 01, 1983
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Abstract:
World War I and its aftermath left deep scars on Europe, scars not only of human and material devastation, but of biased national perspective as well. This case examines how the lessons of World War I influenced British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in his response to German aggression in the 1930s. His policy of appeasement, now accounted a disastrous mistake, enjoyed widespread approval at the time.

Learning Objective:
This case is intended to illustrate the use and misuse of historical analogy in decision-making.

Other Details

Teaching Plan:
Available with Educator Access
Case Author:
Jonathan Gottlieb
Faculty Lead:
Richard Neustadt
Pages (incl. exhibits):
14
Setting:
Europe
Language:
English
Funding Source:
National Endowment for the Humanities