To answer the question, read the following excerpt of a letter from a General Ismay to the British Cabinet in September 1938 is about a meeting between Prime MInister Neville Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler. Can we underline or highlight "two" examples that identify problems with the British policy of appeasement? the broad conclusions of this note may be summarized as follows: "a) A German absorption of Czechoslovakia will enhance her military prestige, increase her war potential and probably enable her to dispose of stronger land forces against France and ourselves that she can do at present. b) So far as air power is concerned, Germany may be able to maintain her lead over the Franco-British AIr Forces in air striking power. On the otherhand, it is open to us provided that we make the necessary effort to catch her up, or at least greatly reduce her lead, in the matter of defense (both active and passive) against air attack. By so doing we shall have heavily insured ourselves against the greatest danger to which we are present exposed: indeed by substantially reducing Germany's only chance of rapid decision, we shall have provided a strong deterrent against her making the attempt. c) IT follows, therefore, that, from the military point of view, time is in our favor, and that, if the war with Germany has come, it would be better to fight her in say 6-12 month' time, than to accept the present challenge.

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To answer the question, read the following excerpt of a letter from a General Ismay to the British Cabinet in September 1938 is about a meeting between Prime MInister Neville Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler. Can we underline or highlight "two" examples that identify problems with the British policy of appeasement?     the broad conclusions of this note may be summarized as follows: "a) A German absorption of Czechoslovakia will enhance her military prestige, increase her war potential and probably enable her to dispose of stronger land forces against France and ourselves that she can do at present. b) So far as air power is concerned, Germany may be able to maintain her lead over the Franco-British AIr Forces in air striking power. On the otherhand, it is open to us provided that we make the necessary effort to catch her up, or at least greatly reduce her lead, in the matter of defense (both active and passive)  against air attack. By so doing we shall have heavily insured ourselves against the greatest danger to which we are present exposed: indeed by substantially reducing Germany's only chance of rapid decision, we shall have provided a strong deterrent against her making the attempt. c) IT follows, therefore, that, from the military point of view, time is in our favor, and that, if the war with Germany has come, it would be better to fight her in say 6-12 month' time, than to accept the present challenge.

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In the excerpt from General Ismay's letter, two examples that identify problems with the British policy of appeasement are:

"A German absorption of Czechoslovakia will enhance her military prestige, increase her war potential and probably enable her to dispose of stronger land forces against France and ourselves that she can do at present."
- This indicates that appeasement is not only allowing Germany to expand its territory but also strengthening its military position, which poses a greater threat to Britain and its allies.
"On the other hand, it is open to us provided that we make the necessary effort to catch her up, or at least greatly reduce her lead, in the matter of defense (both active and passive) against air attack."
- This suggests that while Britain could potentially improve its own defense capabilities, the current policy of appeasement does not prioritize immediate action to counter German advancements, which could leave Britain vulnerable.

These points highlight the dangers of failing to confront Germany while it is becoming increasingly powerful.