In Martin Gilbert's "Winston S. Churchill: The Prophet of Truth, 1922-1939," the author explores Churchill's steadfast opposition to appeasing the Nazis. Churchill believed that negotiating with Hitler would come at the cost of smaller European nations, compromising their sovereignty and security. He feared that such a policy would legitimize Nazi aggression and undermine the collective defense of Europe.

Churchill's vision was rooted in a commitment to uphold justice and resist tyranny. He recognized that succumbing to Nazi demands would only embolden their expansionist ambitions, hence he advocated for a firmer stance against their ideology. His conviction to protect the smaller states reflected his broader understanding of democracy and the importance of solidarity among nations in the face of totalitarian threats.