Early in Churchill's Parliamentary career (1901) he opposed Secretary of War, St. John Brodrick's initiative to increase military expenditures by 15%. Churchill argued that the Navy should be Great Britain's primary military concern and Churchill eventually went on to publish his political pamphlet, "Mr. Brodrick's Army". My understanding is that the debate continued for three years. In addition, The Elgin and Norfolk Royal Commissions along with the Esher Committee resulted in Brodrick's political isolation and Balfour reassigned Brodrick to Secretary of State of India.
I assume that Churchill's efforts ultimately won the legislative battle. Nevertheless, can anyone provide me a reference confirming Churchill's legislative victory and information regarding the Elgin and Norfolk Royal Commissions in addition to the Esher Committee. Thank you, KTL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ChurchillChat" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/churchillchat?hl=en.
