A Princess at War
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6 days ago · As prime minister (1940–45) during most of World War II, Winston Churchill rallied the British people and led the country from the brink of defeat to victory. He shaped Allied strategy in the war, and in the war’s later stages he alerted the West to the expansionist threat of the Soviet Union .
Winston Churchill led an extraordinary life, but perhaps the most remarkable element in his life was how he became prime minister in 1940. Just a few years earlier he was widely seen as politically isolated and was widely ridiculed for his views. In 1940, he was appointed his nation’s Prime Minister at its darkest hours and became the leader ...
He served as Conservative Prime Minister twice - from 1940 to 1945 (before being defeated in the 1945 general election by the Labour leader Clement Attlee) and from 1951 to 1955.
Apr 3, 2014 · Prime Minister. On May 10, 1940, Chamberlain resigned and King George VI appointed Churchill as prime minister and minister of defense. Within hours, the German army began its Western...
History. Churchill becomes Prime Minister. 10 May 1940. Friday 10 May 1940 was one of the most dramatic days in British history. The government was in disarray as Winston Churchill...
Winston Churchill addressing Parliament in his first speech as prime minister, May 13, 1940. Running time, 56 seconds; 3.5 MB. On May 13 Churchill faced the House of Commons for the first time as prime minister.
Mar 30, 2011 · Dates: 10 May 1940. Location: London, Britain. Outcome: Churchill, the new Prime Minister, led the country to victory against Germany and the Axis powers. Key Players: Sir Winston Churchill,...
