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The peacemakers of WW2

Lord Peter Ricketts introduces the peacemakers of WW2, exploring their diplomatic responsibilities in shaping the future of the world postwar

• Dr David Musgrove, FSA

Published: May 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM

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Politicians and generals today talk a lot about the need for exit plans to be established if conflict erupts between nations. In the middle of the horrors of the Second World War, Britain's diplomats were doing exactly that – working hard to think what the peace would look like after the fighting.

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Lord Peter Ricketts, the former head of Britain's diplomatic service and author of new book Peace Makers, explores what happened in conversation with David Musgrove.

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Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director

David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra

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