At the beginning of the Second World War the reputation of Winston Churchill was that of a gifted politician who had twice changed parties, an impulsive man prone to impractical enthusiasms, and a Conservative backbencher who opposed the foreign policy of his leader - the prime minister, Neville Chamberlain.
Six years later, Churchill towered above all contemporaries as a statesman of international renown. He was known as the champion of freedom and civilisation, and the victorious leader of the British nation and empire at war. How did this transformation happen?
The change did not begin to happen until 1940, when the war was nine months old. Even his enemies had recognised that Churchill would have to be brought into the government in the event of war - his military expertise was universally acknowledged, and his criticisms of Chamberlain's policy of appeasement had after all proved justified - and he had been made First Lord of the Admiralty. In this capacity he was given charge only of the Royal Navy, a position that, after ten years in the political wilderness, he was content to accept.
... the increased unpopularity of Chamberlain ... gave Churchill his big chance.
Had the war ended before May 1940 (as some people wanted it to do, although it would have meant sacrificing Poland in the wake of Czechoslovakia), history would now know Churchill as an average First Lord, with an embarrassing share of responsibility for the failures of the Norwegian campaign. But by a strange turn of history, this failure led to the increased unpopularity of Chamberlain, and gave Churchill his big chance. On 8th May 1940, the Commons began to debate the government's poor performance in the campaign. Then on the 10th, Germany began its invasions of the Low Countries and France - the 'phony war' was over.
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Look it up sorry can't type for too long broken finger. Winston Churchill had a 'black dog', but not of the canine variety.... Though very found of cats, he also had two poodles: Rufus I and Rufus II.
Adolph Hitler was an alcohol abstainer. It was his nemesis, Winston Churchill, to enjoyed drinking alcohol.
Poodle Poodle The article from the "Churchill Centre" (http://www.winstonchurchill.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=433) states that both Rufus I and Rufus II were poodles.
What type of drugs are not specified. He likely was prescribed various medications throughout his life. If you meant did he abuse drugs or take illegal drugs, there is no record of this happening.
Look it up sorry can't type for too long broken finger. Winston Churchill had a 'black dog', but not of the canine variety.... Though very found of cats, he also had two poodles: Rufus I and Rufus II.
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The facts of Winston Churchill's homosexual tendencies are well documented, as outlined in the biography of his mother Lady Randolph Churchill aka Jennie. Charges were brought against Winston Churchill at the age of 19 by another boy in his regiment, A.C. Bruce Pryce of "Gross immorality of the 'Oscar Wilde' type with another young man, Who's first initial was C" Oscar Wilde was a well known homosexual in 19th century England. The scandal involving Mr. Churchill was quickly silenced thanks to his family's political connections. Homosexuality was quite common in the 19th century among all social classes, as well as in the military, being considered almost a rite of passage in some branches such as the Royal Navy.
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