Churchill Leadership Flashcards
How many troops were evacuated at Dunkirk
338,000
‘Dunkirk Spirit’
A phrase used by Churchill to boost morale
War going badly for Britain
Capture of Paris by Hitler and French surrender
France’s situation during the war
North had been captured by the Nazis
South, under Marshal Petain, was collaborating with the Germans
Churchill’s position with the conservatives
Not trusted in his party after his attacks on Chamberlain’s appeasement and support for Edward VIII during the abdication crisis
Didnt cheer him during his first speech, only Chamberlain
What was Churchill refereed to as
A ‘floor crosser’
Labour MPs views of Churchill
Still saw him as violent for his involvement of the army during the General Strike
Pushes for Churchill to be replaced
Erskinehill and Lord Woolton met to discuss the possibility of replacing Churchill
Woolton believed that “Winston has had his day”
How was Churchill perceived as a strong wartime leader
Consistent support for rearmament and opposing Hitler
AJP Taylor’s quote on Churchill
‘It was as if all his life had been an unconscious preparation for this hour’
Churchill’s war cabinet
A mixture of Labour, Liberals and Conservatives
Included Chamerlain, Attlee, Halifax and Greenwood
1940 Emergency Powers Act
Gave the government complete control over property and British citizens
He collaborated with his cabinet
He allowed the conscription of women in 1941 and a clothes rationing despite opposing both of them
