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1940 (3): Churchill Becomes Prime Minister

Following Neville Chamberlain's resignation on 10th May 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister.

Winston Churchill Speech

Winston Churchill Speech (1940)

Extract from Churchill speech from May 1940.

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War Cabinet - 1940

War Cabinet - 1940 (1940)

Meeting of the War Cabinet in 1940.

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Churchill - 1940

Churchill - 1940

A new British leader Sir Winston Churchill with his daughter Mary in 1940.

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Winston Churchill Speech - Their Finest Hour

Winston Churchill Speech - Their Finest Hour (1940)

Extract from Churchill's 'Finest Hour Speech'.

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Prime Minister Inspects Defences

Prime Minister Inspects Defences (1940)

Winston Churchill inspects the men and machines defending Britain's North East Coast.

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Mr Churchill In Scotland

Mr Churchill In Scotland (1940)

Winston Churchill investigates defence troops stationed in Scotland.

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Prime Minister At Naval Base

Prime Minister At Naval Base (1940)

Winston Churchill speaks to a gathering of naval men at a South Coast base.

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Mr Churchill Sees For Himself

Mr Churchill Sees For Himself (1940)

Winston Churchill inspects various areas of London with his wife Clementine.

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Winston Churchill And Sir Dudley Pound

Winston Churchill And Sir Dudley Pound (1940)

First Sea Lord Sir Dudley Pound meets with Winston Churchill.

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