Explore the critical events leading up to the Dunkirk evacuation in this 29-minute video lecture from Wondrium. Examine Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's controversial decision to adjourn Parliament for two months in August 1939, despite Winston Churchill's warnings about Hitler's intentions towards Poland. Delve into the rivalry between Chamberlain and Churchill, Hitler's diplomatic maneuvers with Stalin, and the outbreak of World War II. Analyze Churchill's first wartime radio speech, his rise to prominence during the "Phony War" period, and his eventual formation of a new government. Gain insights into the political and military developments that shaped Britain's early war efforts, presented by Michael Sheldon.
The Road Leading to Dunkirk - How Winston Churchill Changed the World
Overview
Syllabus
Neville Chamberlain's 1939 Holiday
Rivalry between Chamberlain and Churchill
Churchill’s Concerns about Gaps in Maginot Defenses
Hitler’s Biggest Move
Hitler Persuades Stalin to Help Him Attack Poland
Hitler Makes Nonaggression Pact
Allies Turn to Churchill
Nazis Launch a Blitzkrieg Assault
The Soviet Union is Omitted from Britain's War Plan
Churchill's First Radio Speech of World War II
Churchill Draws Parallels between Hitler and Slavery
The Months of the Phony War
Churchill Finally Gaining Recognition for his Efforts
David Lloyd George Validates Churchill
Churchill Forms a New Government
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