Leadership Flashcards
What did DLG criticise Haig as being
“devoid of imagination”
official war correspondent refers in his memoirs to Haig as
“very disappointing”
Punch, a popular publication, had what opinion of Haig during war?
positive
“we find in you the leader we need”
Asquith largely criticised as PM, who did he believe it was the job of to run the war?
the army not the government
reluctant to intervene
What was Asquith criticised for not doing within government?
creating a sense of urgency within departments when required
From when was DLG PM?
December 1916
What did DLG do in terms of appointing people to head ministries?
appointed from outside parliament
What did DLG set up for war
small war cabinet
more government controls
Evidence that DLG’s war controls were effective
many replicated in WWII
X2 weaknesses of DLGs
poor delegator
new ministries not always operated effectively
What was Asquiths political party
Liberal
What was DLG before he became PM?
Minister of Munitions
When was the ‘Food Agency’ set up?
December 1916
Under who’s government was the food agency set up?
DLG
By 1918 what % was wheat crop higher than pre-war average?
65%
