Churchill

Definition

Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of Great Britain during most of World War II. He is known for his leadership and inspiring speeches that rallied British morale during difficult times.

Related terms

Iron Curtain Speech: A famous speech by Churchill warning about Soviet Union's expansionist policies after WWII ended.

Blitzkrieg: A German military strategy used extensively in WWII; Churchill had to devise ways for Britain to resist this rapid assault tactic.

V-E Day: The day when Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender, marking an end to WWII in Europe under Churchill’s leadership.