What was Winston Churchill's role in the British government before becoming Prime Minister?

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What was Winston Churchill's role in the British government before becoming Prime Minister?

Before becoming Prime Minister, Winston Churchill held various roles in the British government. He served as the First Lord of the Admiralty from 1911 to 1915, where he played a significant role in the early stages of World War I. He was responsible for the disastrous Gallipoli Campaign in 1915, which led to his resignation from the government. Churchill then served as a lieutenant colonel in the British Army during the war. After the war, he held positions such as Secretary of State for War and Air, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Home Secretary.