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The Allies in World War II

Question: Before America joined the Second World War what was the name of the American Government Policy by which U.S. military aid could be provided to foreign nations most notably Britain? 

Answer: Lend-Lease

Question: What was Winston Churchill’s government role before he became British Prime Minister on the 10th May 1940 during the Battle of France? 

Answer: First Lord of the Admiralty Responsible for the Royal Navy

Question: Who became President of the USA in April 1945 following President Roosevelt’s death? 

Answer: Harry S Truman 

Question: What was the name of the research and development programme during the later part of World War Two, mainly by America but with some British and Australian input, that produced the first nuclear weapons? 

Answer: Manhattan Project