A policy of appeasement was adopted by the Allies towards Germany prior to World War II. Rather than risk war, the British government chose diplomacy and bargaining with the Nazis, giving Adolf Hitler, the German Chancellor, the benefit of the doubt. The arrangement suited Hitler very well as it staved off war, giving Germany more time to build up her military. (PROSE: Just War) The British government's policy of appeasement was opposed by Winston Churchill. (PROSE: Players)