By 1940 Chamberlain's mishandling of the peace and his equally reckless handling of what is usually called thw Phoney War led to his departure from 10 Downing Street. Halifax was a relatively popular candidate for the post of Prime Minister, but hurriedly ruled himself out, arguing that he would not be able to direct the war from the House of Lords. Despite his reputation as an appeaser, once war broke out Halifax was opposed to any unofficial dealings with Germany, even with thw German Resistanse, with a view to negotiating an end to the war. His desire for peace was overrriden by his distrust of Hitler, so that he was largely immune to peace offers of any kind from Germany.
WI Lord Halifax was appointed PM instead of Winston Churchill in 1940? How is this altering History? Any thoughts?
WI Lord Halifax was appointed PM instead of Winston Churchill in 1940? How is this altering History? Any thoughts?