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Mo Mowlam on how Churchill became Prime Minister

Mo Mowlam MP describes how Hitler's invasion of Belgium and the Netherlands led to Chamberlain resigning and Churchill becoming prime minister.

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Homefront World War Two
Britain at home during World War Two including rationing, evacuation and the Blitz.
Churchill becomes Prime Minister
On the 10th May 1940, George VI asked Churchill to be Prime Minister.
Germany advances through Europe
Germany invaded Poland, Denmark, Norway, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.