“Churchill was convinced that mankind could destroy all the evils, from poverty to mutual destruction. In every sphere of human endeavour, he foresaw the dangers and potential for evil. Many of those dangers are our dangers today. He also pointed the way forward to our solutions for tomorrow. That is why his life is worthy of our attention, for he was a man of quality: a good guide for our troubled decade and for the generations now reaching adulthood.” —Sir Martin Gilbert The post Refl...| The Churchill Project – Hillsdale College
For nearly half a century until his death in 2015. Martin Gilbert (in his own words) "laboured in the Churchill vineyard." As Lady Gilbert notes, "Churchill: A Life" is important because it contains much material Sir Martin found after completing the eight narrative volumes, now republished and kept permanently in print by Hillsdale College. The post The Life and Work of Sir Martin Gilbert CBE appeared first on The Churchill Project - Hillsdale College.| The Churchill Project – Hillsdale College
In December 1918, Wilson set off to secure peace. “His opportunity was nevertheless as great as has ever been given to a statesman.”| The Churchill Project - Hillsdale College
The Dardanelles and Gallipoli taught Churchill four attributes for success in war: action, ownership, perseverance and compassion.| The Churchill Project - Hillsdale College
How the Dardanelles and Gallipoli went wrong, and how Winston Churchill was saddled with the blame by his formerly enthusiastic colleagues.| The Churchill Project - Hillsdale College
King Albert of the Belgians on Winston Churchill’s defense of Antwerp in 1914: “A service we shall never forget.”| The Churchill Project - Hillsdale College