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Why Churchill replaced Chamberlain in 1940 (Norwegian Campaign (Churchill…
Why Churchill replaced Chamberlain in 1940
Regretting War
Chamberlain was a man of peace
British Expeditionary Force was less trained than Germany
France lacked enthusiasm
No Eastern European ally
Threat from Japan and Italy in empire
Not a strong war leader as he had no military experience
Phoney War
Government put in place plans of evacuation, increased production and size of the armed forces
Little attempt to attack Germany
Chamberlain's cabinet was made up largely of pre - war appeasement supporters but appointed Churchill as First Lord Admiralty due to his government and war experience and prevent building up opposition
Norwegian Campaign
Churchill pressed for action in Norway and laying mines in Norwegian waters to prevent German invasion
Germans landed forces in Oslo but lost 12 large ships in naval actions against the British
British Army landings did not meet with success and there were method disputes
Poorly managed with a questionable purpose
Conduct vote fell on the side of the government
40 Conservatives abstained and 40 rebelled
Ineffective minister of coordination
Leo Amery quoted Oliver Cromwell
Churchill took responsibility
Increased his own standing