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Title:Winston Churchill's Wartime Speeches: 1940-1941
Introduction: Following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain on 10 May 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His steadfast refusal to consider defeat, surrender or a compromise peace helped inspire British resistance, especially during the difficult early days of the War when Britain stood alone in its active opposition to Hitler. Churchill was particularly noted for his speeches and radio broadcasts, which helped inspire the British people and the embattled Allied forces. He led Britain as Prime Minister until victory had been secured over Nazi Germany.
Maybne Churchill's most renown speech was Never was so much owed by so many to so few which was delevered on 20 August 1940. The name stems from the specific line in the speech, Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few, referring to the ongoing efforts of the Royal Air Force pilots who were at the time fighting the Battle of Britain, the pivotal air battle with the German Luftwaffe with Britain expecting a German invasion. With the battle won a few months later and German plans postponed, the Allied airmen of the battle ultimately became known as "The Few".
Another memorable war speeche came on 10 November 1942 at the Lord Mayor's Luncheon at Mansion House in London, in response to the Allied victory at the Second Battle of El Alamein. Churchill stated: "This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." - Wikipedia.
Subject: History / World War II
Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will understand how did Winston Churchill, through his speeches, contribute to the formation of a collective British resolve to continue fighting during the critical time period when Britain was alone in fighting Germany.
Grade Level: 9-12
Materials: Computers with access to the Internet.
Handouts: Winston Churchill's speeches
Time Needed: Three class periods
Provided by: WinstonChurchill.org (Author: Jannette R. Milligan, Thomas Worthington High School, Worthington, OH)
Link: http://www.winstonchurchill.org/images/pdfs/for_educators/milligan-churchills%20wartime%20speeches%20.pdf
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