2018

Question 1

S1

Answer 1

C determined to continue war

27 may 1940 - dunkirk evac (300k), 90% destroyed

Time of national crisis where leadership needed

Wartime propaganda, inspiring unity, rally Parliament and nation

First hand experience as first lord of admiralty

Question 2

S2

Answer 2

Wavell: soliders taken away when Italy invaded greece (1940)

Sir john - great indian interest, lost much of his Eastern wealth during war

Question 3

S3

Answer 3

Annoyed by churchills thinking aloud

C constantly interfered with operational matters, sacked able and thoughtful commanders ,& preferred military leaders with ‘right attitude’

A & C - few disagreements, found common ground

1944 - britain lost control of war to allies with much larger forces and resources

Op. Overlord invasion of france. Jun - Aug British forces under us control, allied vic.

Question 4

S4

Answer 4

C showed little appreciation for detailed and meticulous planning, only bright ideas, enabling plans that flawed in planning
- campaign to deceive germans about landing place for invasion of france 44

Celebratory circumstances

Neglects complicated relationship with generals