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    Winston Churchill

    British statesman, soldier and writer

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  2. How Churchill led Britain to victory in World War Two. Winston Churchill became Britain's prime minister on 10 May 1940 helping lead Britain through WW2.

  3. Feb 4, 2012 · Born on 30 November 1874, Churchill was a British politician (a member of the Conservative party) and a statesman who was well known for his leadership and the now famous speeches that he made to the people of the United Kingdom during the events of World War 2.

    • 'Blood, toil, tears and sweat' - May 10 1940. This was Churchill’s first speech since assuming the role of British Prime Minister, following Neville Chamberlain’s resignation: 'I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.'
    • 'We Shall Fight on the Beaches' - June 4 1940. Much of this speech addressed the military developments in Western Europe - including the weakening of the French army (even suggesting an eventual surrender) and the loss of the Belgian one.
    • 'This was their finest hour' - June 18 1940. This was Churchill’s third and final speech during the Battle of France, made two days after France began seeking an armistice.
    • 'The Few' - August 20 1940. The Battle of Britain had begun and in this speech, Churchill praised the Royal Air Force - 'undaunted by odds, unweakened by their constant challenge and mortal danger' that was fending off the German Luftwaffe and 'turning the tide of world war by their prowess and their devotion’.
  4. Jan 23, 2015 · ALAMY. There were several major strategic mistakes in WW2. After it, Churchill was old and ill, yet he returned to lead the government from 1951-55, refusing for a long time to stand down. It's...

  5. Sir Winston Churchill was a British prime minister and statesman who led the country to victory against Nazi Germany and the Axis powers in World War Two.

  6. Mar 30, 2022 · Churchill had a key role to play in World War II, as he was then the Prime Minister of Britain. Churchill became the Prime Minister in 1940, so he had to face the war as soon as he took office. However, prior to that, as soon as the war began, Churchill was given a spot on the war cabinet and made the First Lord of the Admiralty of the Royal Navy.

  7. Winston Churchill is revered as one of history's great orators, but just how crucial a role did his speeches play in winning World War Two?

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