# Winston Churchill — The Great Illusion character guide

> Winston Churchill in The Great Illusion by Norman Angell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Churchill, Mr. Winston Churchill

**First appearance:** 0003-the-great-illusion

## Who they are

British politician, cited for his statements on naval power and national policy.

## In the story

### [II: Armament, but Not Alone Armament](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/chapters/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.

### [Appendix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/chapters/appendix)

Quoted for his speech at Sheffield, which criticizes the idea that war is an illusion and argues that force can be a remedy.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in a quote from Leo Maxse as a 'Tammany Hall politician'.

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