How did Churchill lose the 1945 general election?

Winston Churchill is arguably Britain’s greatest wartime leader, having led Britain from its ’Darkest Hour’ in 1940 all the way to victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. So why, just months after VE Day, did he lose the 1945 General Election? 0:00 Intro 1:02 A wartime leader 1:29 The guilty men 1:59 The Labour party 2:22 The Beveridge Report 3:17 The campaign 4:29 Election day 4:56 Conclusion While our doors are temporarily closed, we still have millions of unforgettable stories to share with you. Your support is invaluable to help ensure we can share them with generations to come – please consider supporting Imperial War Museums today. Support us: