Churchill in 1940: myth and reality.

From: World Affairs | Date: September 22, 1993| Author: | Copyright information

Winston Churchill's ultimately marginal role in 20th century history renders the academic debate over his willingness to compromise with Germany in 1940 meaningless. Revisionist historians have questioned whether Churchill was committed to total victory or whether he seriously considered some settlement with Hitler. The future of Great Britain was sealed before Churchill entered office when assets had to be liquidated to fund the war in 1939. Also, the benefit and enforceability of a pact with Germany would have been highly questionable.

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