Explore the critical events leading up to the Dunkirk evacuation in this 29-minute video lecture from Wondrium. Examine Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's controversial decision to adjourn Parliament for two months in August 1939, despite Winston Churchill's warnings about Hitler's intentions towards Poland. Delve into the rivalry between Chamberlain and Churchill, Hitler's diplomatic maneuvers with Stalin, and the outbreak of World War II. Analyze Churchill's first wartime radio speech, his rise to prominence during the "Phony War" period, and his eventual formation of a new government. Gain insights into the political and military developments that shaped Britain's early war efforts, presented by Michael Sheldon.