When the human mind sees the world falling apart and the greatest of threats looming on the horizon, they begin searching for someone to place their trust in. They want someone who can give them answers, someone who can direct their fear and anger in to. One of histories greatest hardships is the chaos of war. World War II is well known as one of the greatest wars in human history. Many believe the two greatest demonstrations of leadership during World War II were Winston Churchill and Adolph Hitler, both great men in their own right, rising from the ashes of broken peoples to gain influence and control in an otherwise chaotic and turbulent time. Winston Churchill, a politician in the English parliament, soon found himself rising in power during the turbulent years. As World War II began, Churchill gave powerful speech's, filled with nationalistic pride and the defense of freedom. Churchill was a strong advocate of going to war with the Germans. Once war broke out, the people of Britain harbored sometimes irrational but well placed hate towards the Germans. The people of Britain saw amongst chaos death and constant rocket and bomb attacks, which devastated their lives and homes, a man who shared their hate towards the Germans and who had warned them before hand. The hardships each of them faced left them more susceptible, searching for reasons and answer's and what they found was a man who had both. Churchill gave them answers and solutions. “I have, myself,
Even before the climactic World War II, Churchill’s mental war starts with the Indian Independence movement. Churchill was brusque about his opinion on the movement, knowingly showing his opposition to the public. “To Churchill, all Indians were the pedestal for a throne. He would have died to keep England free, but was against those who wanted India free.(Tondon, n.d.)” With this ornery still in the mind of the public and government officials, Churchill’s 1940 election was met with opposition. In Churchill and Orwell, “Peter Eckersley, a Tory MP, predicted that “Winston won’t last five months.”(Ricks, pg. 91)” The general public were critical of such a disposition leading the United Kingdom during a time struggle. Even with the public’s pessimistic prospect of him, Churchill’s resilience will become a favorable trait to exhibit in this psychological war.
There is no doubt that Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini shared many similar characteristics. They shared movements that were typical of National Socialism: they adopted a radical nationalism, militaristic hierarchies, violence, the cult of charismatic leadership, contempt for individual liberties and civil rights, an anti-democratic and anti-socialist orientation, and a refusal to socialize industries.
When Great Britain elected Winston S. Churchill to be prime minister of Great Britain, he announced, “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.” Certain great leaders in World War II were elected in times of crisis. However, all of them decided to fight back against it. Many of these leaders devoted their lives fighting for their country. They fought back against the Axis leaders (Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Emperor Hirohito) who wanted the world to be perfect from any evil. They wanted to annihilate the countries that would fight back. Europe was in trouble, and the countries didn’t want to give up control. Three great leaders led the Allies to fight Germany and paved the way to victory. First,
“Who was the greatest leader in World War 2? Why” Greatest leader in WW2’ World War 2 had many great leaders, Winston Churchill, Dwight Eisenhower, Hirohito, and many more but in complete honesty when thinking of World War 2 another man comes to mind. That man name is Adolf Hitler. He may have done many horrible things but one can not deny how great of a leader he was.
In the Blitzkrieg bombing of Britain, the country needed support more than ever as their patience was growing thin. It was at this very crucial moment in history when the British were about fall to the Germans overwhelming military when Winston Church gave his famous speech, “Their Finest Hour.” This would be the speech that changes the tide of the war, and inspired the British people to rally together against the German forces. In his famous speech, he focuses on the patriotism of the British people and letting them know that this war was far from over, and they weren’t going to go down without one heck of a fight. The reason this speech was so successful and uplifting was because Churchill was able to present it in a way to make all the British
Some people may ask, Who is Winston Churchill ? Winston Churchill was the prime minister of Great Britain. He led britain to the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Churchill served in the british army and worked as a writer before going into politics.He is also a celebrated artist, author, and public speaker. He made several statements about government, life, and war. He was born into an aristocratic family, November 30, 1874. As he grew older he took his father traits, Lord Randolph Churchill, a British statesman from an England family. I believe churchill has the authority to discuss the quote because he is the prime minister of Great Britain.
On June 17th 1940, the defeated French quit World War II and signed an armistice. This meant that Britain now stood alone against Germany’s powerful military forces, which had taken over most of Western Europe in less than two months. On 16 July, after Britain refused to negotiate peace with the Nazi’s he issued 'Directive Number 16'. This authorised detailed preparations for an invasion landing in Britain, codenamed Operation Sealion. Now that France was out of the war, Churchill proceeded to secure Britain’s position, and ensure that the captured French equipment would not be used against allies.
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. -Winston Churchill. Churchill was a prime minister and war leader through WWII. Churchill was also known as a british statesman, orator, author, and prime minister. This paper will discuss Winstons childhood & family his prime minister years and also his role in WWII.
Throughout all the worlds significant and powerful leaders, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini were two men that similarly abused their powers in ways never seen before.
During the most trying time in arguably all of Great Britain’s history one man stepped forward and changed the course that Britain was taking. This man, Winston Churchill, is considered one of the greatest and most successful wartime leaders the world has ever seen. One might ask “how does one become a successful leader during a war”? Or they might even ask “why he was considered one of the greatest wartime leaders”? Or “what makes someone a good leader”?
For the past seventy years, Adolf Hitler has been known as one of the most evil men in history. The Fueherer, as he was known, exhumed hatred and violence in his pursuit of power. A vile man, driven by violence and a lust for power, eventually drove himself mad with his own idealistic vision of what a perfect world would be, and how he would achieve
Churchill begins “We Shall Never Surrender” by providing vivid descriptions of the life and environment of war to describe the hardships, then follows up with showing that the strength that the troops had together helped them overcome specific events. He continues to use repetition to emphasize the importance of staying together and not losing hope in order to provide small victories, one at a time. Churchill’s courage to speak up during such a disturbing time helped assist the nations morality by providing hope and encouragement in the bloodshed time of war. When a nation felt defeated Winston Churchill used his powerful voice in “We Shall Never Surrender” to lift the nation’s spirits
Winston Churchill symbolized Britain during World War II. His image, and that of the British people as a whole, was one of defiance in the face of overwhelming adversity. His galvanizing and courageous leadership as Prime Minister of Britain during World War II was the catalyst for the stubborn resistance of the British and the ultimate victory of the Allied forces over Hitler. His speeches stirred the masses and mobilized the British. When everything continued to go wrong, when things could seemingly get no worse, he was there to encourage and give support to the Allied armies. With his inspiring speeches, he motivated the nation of Great
On Britain’s quiet streets, nothing seems to disturb the peace that dusk delivered. But, mere miles from the Kingdom’s coast, the sea is abundant with violence. German submarines slink below, prepared to strike, prepared to kill; prepared to make an enemy. As history was to be made on this day, it seems that there was no man more fit to craft it. This enemy once said “History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it myself.” He decided that if something were to be fixed, he’d be the one to do it. This self-confidence translated well into politics, enhancing his leadership. He is the man who assumes control. He is Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill is widely considered influential to all with whom he graced his presence with. His
Winston Churchill’s headstrong resiliency in the face of danger defined his career as a war leader. Former Prime Minister David Cameron states,” He was an incredible leader for our country, and indeed for the whole free world, at an impossibly difficult time.” (1). Five months before his inauguration, Churchill gave his speech “House of Many Mansions” wherein he urged the then Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and other world