3. Churchill's view towards war in 1940/ leadership with Generals Flashcards
In WW2 when did the Germans break french defences?
14th May 1940
3 challenges that CH was facing in May 1940?
British army had been cut off from French forces
There was threat of Italy joining war
Japan was a potential threat to British possessions in South Asia
Who in CH’s cabinet was still trying to find peace talks with Hitler?
Halifax
When was the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk?
4th June 1940
When was the launch of German air offensives against Britain? What was its aim?
August 1940
Aim to destroy RAF
What leadership style did CH take?
he worked irregular hours and exhausted his staff
What were 2 key elements of CH leadership style?
his belief in establishing strong personal relations with his allies
he was the most travelled of all PM’s before him
When did the Gallipoli campaign happen? what occurred?
1915 - navy landing forces from Au and NZ to take Turkish capital Constantinople resulting in heavy casualties and losses
When waa CH in charge of the navy?
1939-40
What dominated CH view of his generals?
his experience of the 1st WW
Who was Field Marshal Sir Alan Brooke?
Head of the army
What was his aim in the army?
the need to deploy British forces and avoid heavy casualties
What did Ch decide to do after the fall of the French?
send Britain’s military equipment to the Middle East to deal with any Italian threat to Egypt
Who was Sir Archibald Wavell?
commander of offensives in North Africa
What happened between CH and Wavell?
CH took away a majority of Wavell’s men so he was unsuccessful in his campaign
