This Jackdaw traces the history of the years leading up to war. The events are analyzed, the issues set out, and the different contemporary opinions are portrayed, giving the reader a vivid picture of the social and political background of the times. Included in the exhibits are Rumbold's confidential report of 1933, the statement signed by Chamberlain and Hitler in 1938, the Evening Standard report of Duff Cooper's resignation and the front page of the Daily Herald announcing the outbreak of war. ((17 items, including study guide).