Britain's condition after the First World War is distinguished from its condition after the Second. The explanation combines the First World War, the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the abrupt ending of Lend-Lease. Churchill's return to the gold standard is identified as another pressure. Within the early-peace scenario, a shorter First World War reduces one of these burdens.
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Britain's economic losses accumulated across several crises
The financial discussion distinguishes Britain's position after the First World War from the cumulative damage visible after 1945.