Great Britain and the Holocaust: Polands Role in Revealing the News

The paper examines Britain’s insular mentality and its impact on the country's political relations with Europe, particularly during the early stages of World War II. It highlights the concept of "splendid isolation" and how Britain's perception of distant events shaped its responses, exemplified by the Phoney War. The analysis discusses the Anglo-Polish military alliance and the appeasement policy of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, illustrating how Britain delayed significant military action until the threat to its own safety became imminent.