Who was the prime minister of Great Britain during World War II?

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There were actually 3, although for most of the war it was Winston Churchill. Neville Chamberlain was prime minister in 1939 and he was the one who declared war on Germany. In 1940, Winston Churchill was selected to replace him and was prime minister until the end of the war in Europe. Before the surrender of Japan in September, 1945, Churchill was already being replaced by Clement Attlee (who he would succeed in 1951). Neville Chamberlain until 10 May 1940, Winston Churchill from then until July 1945 and then Clement Attlee. Sources, http://wiki.answers.com