HONOURS FOR BRITAIN'S ARMY CHIEFS -

The transcript describes a ceremony where General Gamelin awards the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour to British leaders, General Sir Edmund Ironside and General Lord Gauche, highlighting the strong Anglo-French relations. The Grand Cross is a prestigious French honor rarely awarded. The text also mentions key figures in Allied leadership, including General Georges and the First Lord, and introduces Air Marshal Arthur Barrett as a newly appointed leader.

What is the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour?

• A military rank

• A French civilian award

• The highest honor France can bestow

• A British decoration

Why is the awarding of the Grand Cross to British leaders significant?

• It shows the strength of the Anglo-French alliance

• It is a common occurrence

• It is a military strategy

• It is a sign of defeat

Who are the key figures mentioned as part of the Allied leadership?

• General Georges and the First Lord

• General Gamelin and General Sir Edmund Ironside

• General Lord Gauche and Mr. Churchill

• Air Marshal Arthur Barrett and General Gamelin

What did Mr. Churchill decide about his attire for the occasion?

• He wore a military uniform

• He chose not to wear a yachting cap

• He wore a yachting cap

• He wore a formal suit

Who is the newly appointed leader mentioned at the end of the transcript?

• General Sir Edmund Ironside

• General Lord Gauche

• Air Marshal Arthur Barrett

• General Georges