WI: Churchill PM in 1935, cause and implications.

Churchill became PM after several predecessors in the same government. Could he have instead became the leader of his party before the election and won in 1935 outright? Or would it be more feasible for him to be the replacement for Baldwin, instead of Chamberlain? In either case, how?

Whats the most likely way in which he could have gained power sooner? Is it possible without ASB's?

The implications for a pre-1938 Churchill would have been massive. He was staunchly anti appeasement, and would have called Hitler out on his bluffs, and stopped the annexation of Czechoslovakia, or at least brought the nation into the conversation. Churchill saw the threat of Hitler early on and would have ensured Britain was in a position to properly counter his advances. His frustration with Chamberlains Appeasement decision was proof enough.

Britain would have begun rearming at a much faster pace, possibly holding off the start of a conflict with Germany for a few more years. What other implications would there have been had there been an earlier PM Churchill?
 
There are plenty more anti appeasers of varying shades within the government in a better position than Churchill was. Eden, Duff-Cooper, Amery and a few others come to mind.
 
There are plenty more anti appeasers of varying shades within the government in a better position than Churchill was. Eden, Duff-Cooper, Amery and a few others come to mind.

True, but it's hard to imagine any one of them apart from Churchill throttling Hitler to death the moment he lays eyes on him.
 
Even if both Baldwin and Chamberlain are eliminated, the Circle will never let him get anywhere near the leadership. Though not just the foreign policy butterflies, but ones involving the Abdication Crisis would be fascinating.
 

BlondieBC

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So this would be more suitable as a wank then a timeline?

No, you can do it, but the more unlikely the event, the earlier the POD needs to be. So instead of 1935 POD, have a POD where Churchill does something a lot better in the late 1920's. Just makes sure it logically flows to Churchill is PM in 1935.
 
Ahh, okay.

Now back to the discussion.

I remember reading somewhere about Churchill's stance on the abdication crisis, and his reaction to that being more or less state over love. Am I correct in remembering that?
 
You'll need to prevent Churchill from resigning from the Shadow Cabinet in 1930 over India. That cast him into the wilderness and enhanced his reputation as a trouble-maker. If he stays in the Shadow Cabinet he will likely enter the National Government and thus be in a good position to succeed Baldwin. I tend to think as a matter of human psychology that if Churchill remained loyal to Baldwin through the India crisis, despite his own feelings upon the matter, then Baldwin will be grateful and that will give him office.
 

BlondieBC

Banned
Ahh, okay.

Now back to the discussion.

I remember reading somewhere about Churchill's stance on the abdication crisis, and his reaction to that being more or less state over love. Am I correct in remembering that?

You'll need to prevent Churchill from resigning from the Shadow Cabinet in 1930 over India. That cast him into the wilderness and enhanced his reputation as a trouble-maker. If he stays in the Shadow Cabinet he will likely enter the National Government and thus be in a good position to succeed Baldwin. I tend to think as a matter of human psychology that if Churchill remained loyal to Baldwin through the India crisis, despite his own feelings upon the matter, then Baldwin will be grateful and that will give him office.

Also remember, if you need someone out of the way, you may want to use the Shadow Cabinet POD and a POD that takes out the main rival. Heart attack, car accident, mistress, etc. Many a powerful man's career has been stopped by illness or scandal.
 
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