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FDR & Churchill: A Friendship For the Ages with History Hit's Dan Snow | 1

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Churchill's Leadership in WWII

This chapter examines Winston Churchill's ascent as Prime Minister in May 1940, detailing his unwavering resolve to resist Nazi aggression during the early days of World War II. It explores the challenges Britain faced in garnering American support and the strategic advantages the British Royal Air Force held during the Battle of Britain. Furthermore, it highlights the dual experiences of resilience and social disintegration among the British populace during the Blitz, set against the backdrop of Churchill's war rooms and his collaboration with Roosevelt.

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