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During 1938, Churchill attacked the Munich settlement. Some people state that Churchill’s criticisms of Munich were unjustified whilst others argue that his criticisms were justified. Sources A and C are in support of Churchill’s criticisms of Munich were unjustified and source B and E are against this statement whereas source D is balanced, supporting both interpretations.
Source A starts with a request which gives a less formal tone to the piece of writing as it infers George v1 and Chamberlain were on friendly terms and spoke frequently, this will affect the nature of the source. George v1 uses emotive language such as ‘heartfelt congratulations’ which shows he is in favour of Chamberlain and his views and opinions on Munich and the decisions he has made involving the city and his visit to it. He also labels Chamberlain’s visit as a ‘success’ which again, backs up the point of George v1 being a supporter of Chamberlain. George goes on to states that his letter brings ‘the warmest of welcomes’. This might of been a way of George stating Chamberlain and his decisions made him feel warm, meaning he does not have to worry about Chamberlain and knows the country is in safe hands. George tries talking on behalf of the country saying ‘earned the gratitude of his fellow countrymen’. This source is very useful as it gives us an insight of the perspective of the upper class and people with power and authority. The source is reliable as it is a letter therefore very personal and George can say whatever he likes and has no one to ‘impress’ it also doesn’t matter if he is slightly unbalanced. Although he is writing to the person in charge of running the country at the time so may have to be careful of what he says and how things are phrased.
Likewise, source C is in support of the interpretation that Churchill’s criticisms of Munich were unjustified. Channon starts by attacking Churchill with a mocking tone, this may be construed as rude or as a joke made in a