Why Churchill Became Prime Minister Flashcards
1
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September 1939
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Outbreak of WW2- the failure of appeasement became evident with Germany’s invasion of Poland, leading Britain to declare war on Germany. Churchill was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty on 1 September 1939- for the first time since 1929 Churchill was back in office.
2
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March-April 1940
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Churchill backed the Norway Campaign- disastrous and British forces withdrew
3
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May 1940
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Invasion of Low Countries and France
4
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10 May 1940
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Churchill becomes Prime Minister following Chamberlain’s resignation after a debate over Norway Campaign.
