WWII: Relations with Generals Flashcards
1
Q
How can we characterise Churchill’s opinion of Wavell?
A
Personally disliked him
2
Q
Why did Wavell fail within the Balkans?
A
Not given enough time to prepare - troops were taken off to a deeply flawed campaign
3
Q
What happened to Wavell?
A
Demoted
4
Q
Who was Wavell’s successor?
A
Auchinleck
5
Q
Why was Auchinleck sacked?
A
Delays and not being daring and aggressive enough
6
Q
Who replaced Auchinleck?
A
Montgomery
7
Q
How can we characterise Churchill’s relations with Montgomery?
A
Considered Churchill’s favourite
8
Q
Which battle did Montgomery take credit for victory in?
A
Battle of El Alamein
9
Q
Who was Sir Alan Brooke?
A
Head of the Army - Field Marshall
10
Q
How can we characterize Churchill’s relations with Brooke?
A
Worked well together but Brooke was frustrated with political interference
