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Kq3 Flashcards

1
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How did Churchill become pm?

A 
Chamberlain steps down (vote of confidence)
Halifax refused 
Reputation up ( battle of river plate, seizure of            the altmark)
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2
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When was the Norway campaign?

A

May 1940

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What was the Norway campaign?

A

FAILURE

drive German ships to North Sea where they could be sunk

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Criticisms of the Norway campaign?

A

Took valuable resources needed in France

Troops ilequipped

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5
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How did Churchill rally the nation?

A

Speeches
Tommy gun posters
Famous walk abouts

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6
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What was problem with speeches?

A

After the war
Delivered poorly (drunk?)
- diminished the content

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7
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Battle of Britain?

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June- sept 1940

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Churchill in B of B 1940?

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‘Carried BR through’
Fighter command must take credit
Hugh dowding stopped Churchills decisions

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9
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Churchills leadership strategy to his generals

A

Micromanaged

-annoying, tension, sphere of strain

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10
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Evacuation of Dunkirk?

A

June 1940

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11
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Churchills attitude on Dunkirk?

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Angry at Gort (for evacuation)

But showed he listened to his generals

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12
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When was ORAN?

A

3rd July 1940

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13
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What happened in ORAN?

A

Churchill ordered destruction of French navy , North Africa

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14
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How many died in Oran?

A

1297

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15
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Why did Oran happen?

A

Stops German occupation of ships
Show alliance how serious he was
Showed he would stop Germany at all costs

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16
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When did Churchill become PM?

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10th may 1940

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