Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill12 August 1932
Churchills first Speech in Parliament warning about German rearmament
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Churchills first Speech in Parliament warning about German rearmament
The French refuse to negotiate & allow any increase in German arms. Attempts a 4 power convention for a rearmament settlement with the Germans
Royal Air Force squadrons are to be increased by 41. Announces a new air Defence program
Protests to Chamberlain about Halifax's visit to Germany
Inskips report on arms expenditure is reviewed by the Cabinet, emphasises diplomacy
Supports a "general settlement" with Germany including a disarmament & a Western pact
Inroduces a "National Defence Contribution", defeated by the City & backbenchers
Supports Chamberlains policy of appeasement
Says in cabinet rearmament in 2 yrs will create "the gravest financial dislocation"
The rearmament programme is stepped up with an emphasis on heavy bombers
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