PARTING WITH PACIFISM.

The article discusses Britain's decision to enter World War II. The author reports that in the mid-1930s most British citizens were vehemently opposed to going to war to stop fascism, but by the end of the decade public opinion shifted, causing many to believe the only way to oppose fascism successfully was through military action. Events in Spain that led public to shift are examined, with a specific focus on the Spanish Civil War. The reasons that the Spanish Civil War impacted British society are detailed.