Answer to Question #296386 in History for golden

Question

What role did David Lloyd George have upon the conclusion of World War I?

Answer 1

Lloyd George created a centralized government machine which unified command on the western front, furthermore the war cabinet helped him make decisive decisions. He also persuaded the Royal Navy to introduce a convoy system in April 1917 which enabled ships to travel across the Atlantic protected by naval escort, thus these changes were among a combination of factors leading to the end of the conflict.

Being a chancellor of the exchequer, he ensured that the war was financed and avoided economic ruin. As the minister of munitions, he helped supply the guns, tanks, aircraft and ammunition that kept Britain in the war.

He sought to put the best people in charge, whether they be military or civilian avoiding static hierarchies and burdensome bureaucracy. During the Treaty of Versailles, he created a realistic rather than punitive peace with Germany leading to peace and prosperity.