Why did Churchill become Prime Minister in 1940?

History

A Level

OCR

11m 20s

in Modern Britain 1930-1997

Why did Churchill become Prime Minister in 1940? What were the prospects of his being able to lead Britain successfully in war?The failures of the Norway Campaign, Churchill’s reputation and his performance as First Lord of the Admiralty; the criticisms of Chamberlain; the attitude of Labour; why Halifax was not chosen; the developments in the war and the dangers and options of May 1940.

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