The Great Illusion · Character
Winston Churchill
British politician, cited for his statements on naval power and national policy.
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Also known as Mr. Churchill, Mr. Winston Churchill
First appearance: the great illusion
Winston Churchill shows up with force in II: Armament, but Not Alone Armament. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Quoted for his doctrine that 'The way to make war impossible is to make victory certain,' which Angell critiques as impractical and provocative.
Winston Churchill first appears in 0003 the great illusion.
In II: Armament, but Not Alone Armament: Quoted for his doctrine that 'The way to make war impossible is to make victory certain,' which Angell critiques as impractical and provocative.
Later, in Appendix: Quoted for his speech at Sheffield, which criticizes the idea that war is an illusion and argues that force can be a remedy.
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