Churchill war ministry

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The Churchill war ministry was the United Kingdom's unity coalition government for most of the Second World War from 10 May 1940 to 23 May 1945. It was led by Winston Churchill, who was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by King George VI following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain in the aftermath of the Norway Debate. At the outset, Churchill formed a five-man war cabinet whose members were Chamberlain, as Lord President of the Council; Clement Attlee, as Lord Privy Seal, and later as Deputy Prime Minister; Viscount Halifax, as Foreign Secretary; and Arthur Greenwood, as a Minister without portfolio. Although the original war cabinet was limited to five members, in practice they were augmented by the service chiefs and ministers who attended the majority of meetings. The cabinet changed in size and membership as the war progressed. There were significant additions later in 1940 when it was increased to eight. Churchill, Attlee, and Greenwood were joined by Ernest Bevin...

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