Hitler also wanted to invade Russia and did not want to provide them time to increase their aircraft production. The more time he provided to Britain, the better British forces could prepare and also get assistance from the United States. Hitler knew that Britain had to fall in line (surrender) like France for Germany to win the war. Roosevelt was seeking re-election, and he was running against Wendell Willkie (who also helped support the war). The book also talks about the US elections during the time period Churchill was the Prime Minister of the UK. Shooting guns in the sky can have a huge impact on morale. Churchill also understood that simple gestures could generate a huge impact. When people asked, when are we going to bomb Berlin? – All Churchill replied was ‘ You leave that to me’.

The team made a big difference.Ĭhurchill understood the power of symbolic acts. While reading the book, you would get to know that Goring was most of the time overconfident in the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) and underestimated the RAF (British Royal Airforce). We also learn about Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goring (Nazi Military Leader). Churchill was clear that he needed America’s assistance to win the war. Partnerships are a key to winning any war, and he was always persuading President Roosevelt (United States) to join the war and help the United Kingdom (and the world). He empowered people and always gave an indication that they would win the war over Germany. The job of a leader is to instill confidence in his people, and Churchill was a master of it. Especially when it came to handling the war with Germany. One of the first things Churchill did was that he ensured he had a great team. As soon as Churchill became Prime Minister, he had to deal with the war. It was not a great time to take over as Prime Minister. He did not immediately move into his new official residence (10 Downing Street) and gave time for the incumbent to move out and ensured Chamberlain had a graceful exit.

It was also great to learn about World War II, the different players in the war, and what Churchill did during the hour of crises.Ĭhurchill took over as Prime Minister from Neville Chamberlain. There are lots of interesting facts about Sir Winston Churchill. It references the first year of Churchill as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom ( The making of Churchill and his leadership). The Splendid and the Vile, written by Erik Larson, is a book on Winston Churchill’s leadership during the bombing of London (World War II).

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