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They had been badly defeated, first in Norway, then in France. They had barely been able to get their army out of France but had been forced to leave all of the artillery, trucks, tanks, mortars, machine guns and other heavy equipment behind. Thus they were essentially incapable of mounting any sort of land campaign. Since France had capitulated, they were without allies. The only thing standing between them and the German Army was the English channel. Many people were expecting that the Germans would be in London within three weeks. Fortunately, the English Channel, guarded by the Royal Navy and, particularly, the Royal Air Force, proved an impassable barrier for the Germans. Michael Montagne In addition, the whole Continental coastline opposite Britain from the north of Norway to the Spanish border was in enemy hands.
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Britain was in a desperate situation after May 1940 because they had been very badly defeated, in Norway (first) and France (second). Also, they were forced to leave all heavy equipment behind from the battle.
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Who said desparate times call for desparate measures?
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Who was Britain's leader in 1940?
Winston Churchill became the Prime Mininster in May 1940.
Who became prime minister in May 1940?
On May 13, 1940 Winstion Churchill became prime minister of Britain.
When did the battle of britain began?
This took place in the May and June of 1940.
Who was the president of Great Britain after 1940?
Britain doesn't have a president. Winston Churchill was Prime Minister from May 1940 until July 1945 and again from 1951 until 1955
When did the Battle of Britain taken place?
It took place during the May and June of 1940.
War time leader of Britain?
Winston Churchill - from May 1940 until July 1945
When did Winston Churchill lead Britain to war?
1940-45. Winston Churchill didn't lead Britain INTO war. When he became Prime Minister on 10 May 1940, Britain had already been at war since 3 September 1939 when Neville Chamberlain declared that Britain was at war with Germany.
Who was prime minister in Britain during WW2?
Neville Chamberlain until May 1940 and then Winston Churchill.
Who was the prime minster of great Britain in 1940?
Neville Chamberlain until 10 May and then Winston Churchill
Who was the british prime minister in the battle of Britain?
Winston Churchill- he had only been in the job for a couple of weeks before the Battle of Britain began in May 1940.
When did The Blitz occurr?
The German Blitz of Britain took place from 7th September 1940 to 21st May 1941.
What was Great Britain's government system during WW2?
A coalition goverment led by Winston Churchill from May 1940
