Q&A · 4:53:57-4:54:21

Would acceptance of the Gleiwitz pretext prevent a wider war?

It could buy a short delay, but later German attacks would undermine that explanation.

Question

What if other governments believed the claim that Poland had attacked Germany?

Short answer

It could buy a short delay, but later German attacks would undermine that explanation.

Notes

The answer does not treat acceptance of one pretext as a lasting diplomatic solution. Further aggression against countries such as Denmark or Norway would expose a wider pattern. The proposed change therefore offers limited time rather than a secure route to peace.