It is fair to credit Churchill’s relationship with Philip Snowden as a key influence over his appreciation for Labour colleagues in the greatest of all wars. Churchill’s affection for Snowden stemmed in part from knowing Philip was never a doctrinaire socialist. “The Marxian aberration never obsessed his keen intelligence,” WSC wrote. “One who knew him well said to me, ‘No one will ever know what a Labour Government will be like till they see one without Snowden at the Exchequer....| The Churchill Project – Hillsdale College
From the start, Kiszely reports, Ismay was with Churchill hourly, and accompanied him to France. Motoring to Chequers after their last visit before the French collapse, Churchill said: “It seems we fight alone.” Ismay said he was “glad of it” and added, “we’ll win the Battle of Britain.” Churchill gave him a long look: “You and I will be dead in three month’s time.” Ismay replied: “Quite possibly, but we’ll have a hell of a good time those last seven days.” The post ...| The Churchill Project – Hillsdale College