ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1968, analyses Winston Churchill’s war years using a wide range of little-consulted sources to give us a full and round picture of a prime minister beloved by many but disliked by others. Contemporary accounts and opinions bring us close to the reality of the man, and in doing so give us also a picture of a nation struggling with total war.

chapter Chapter One|19 pages

Prologue: Prophet, Part 1

chapter Chapter Two|20 pages

1939 Naval Person

chapter Chapter Three|25 pages

1940 Emergency Premier

chapter Chapter Four|32 pages

1940 Inspired Leader

chapter Chapter Five|44 pages

1941 Old Soldier

chapter Chapter Six|70 pages

1942 Political Prey

chapter Chapter Seven|21 pages

1943 Proud Strategist

chapter Chapter Eight|37 pages

1944 Struggling Statesman

chapter Chapter Nine|20 pages

1945 Prophet, Part II

chapter Chapter Ten|6 pages

1945 Victor

chapter Chapter Eleven|20 pages

Epilogue: Loser

chapter |22 pages

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