Dodd previously thought that Hitler genuinely desired peace, but he had come to a critical realization about Hitler's intentions. He understood, like Messersmith before him, that Hitler was not seeking peace for its own sake; rather, it was a strategic move to buy time while Germany rearmed. This shift in Dodd's perspective reflects a growing awareness of the dangers posed by Hitler's regime.

In Dodd's view, Hitler's desire for peace was merely a facade to advance a more sinister agenda. The underlying motive for this pretense was rooted in the historical German aspiration to dominate Europe through military means. Dodd's writings reveal his concern about the brewing conflict and the potential consequences of underestimating Hitler's ambitions.