Abstract
This article examines how the French viewed British military preparations for a war against Germany in the 1930s. It focuses on declining French expectations of the effectiveness of British military support as the reality of Britain's small and ill-prepared Field Force became apparent as war approached. Nevertheless, France continued to place a high moral value on immediate British participation in the common fight, as a token of her commitment to the alliance and long-term potential. For that reason, careful monitoring of British military developments and strategic intentions remained central to France's preparations for a future war with Germany.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 743-772 |
Number of pages | 30 |
Journal | Journal of Military History |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2007 |