Death of Winston Churchill (1 Viewer)

[damian]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/january/24/newsid_2506000/2506493.stm
I thought I would just post this link. It speaks for itself
Regards
Damian

 

[Rob]

God bless him.He did so much to rally my country and defeat the Nazi's.

Rob

 

[damian]

Rob
He rallied the empire.
Regards
Damian

 

[sceic2]

I would argue that there were two distinctly different Churchills. The second and older wiser Winston had to redeem the actions of the first (with a great need to have redemption to spare) rash and impetuous younger Winston. The reason - the poor performances he exihibited while one of the political and military engineers of the disastrous Dardanelles landings at Gallipoli and other actions while he was associated with the Admiralty during WWI. He was an example, as we all are, of the theory of the diacodomy of the individual human. (Esoteric or what? )

I also believe that Churchill did redeem himself with distinction. He was an inspiration to not just England, but the entire free world. Perhaps if FDR had listened to Churchill' warnings about Stalin... another subject for another thread.

 

[Harrytheheid]

I would argue that there were two distinctly different Churchills. The second and older wiser Winston had to redeem the actions of the first (with a great need to have redemption to spare) rash and impetuous younger Winston. The reason - the poor performances he exihibited while one of the political and military engineers of the disastrous Dardanelles landings at Gallipoli and other actions while he was associated with the Admiralty during WWI. He was an example, as we all are, of the theory of the diacodomy of the individual human. (Esoteric or what? )

I also believe that Churchill did redeem himself with distinction. He was an inspiration to not just England, but the entire free world. Perhaps if FDR had listened to Churchill' warnings about Stalin... another subject for another thread.

Perhaps if FDR had listened to Churchill' warnings about Stalin... another subject for another thread

Yes indeedie....another pet subject of mine. Another thread, another time.
Cheers
H

 

[Rob]

Yes he made mistakes,some of them very costly mistakes but he was human after all.However his performance in the second world war for this country wiped his slate clean and cemented his Status (as recently voted)the Greatest Englishman who ever lived.He rallied this country,put fire in its belly and took the attack to Hitler.He inspired the Nation not to give up during its darkest hour and inspired the young men of Britain and her Empire to give the mighty Luftwaffe such a wonderful arse kicking that they would never forget.

I do not forget that his mistakes were several and serious,but for me guys millions of my countrymen and people all over the former Empire he is a Legend and we love him.

Rob

 

[damian]

Yes he made mistakes,some of them very costly mistakes but he was human after all.However his performance in the second world war for this country wiped his slate clean and cemented his Status (as recently voted)the Greatest Englishman who ever lived.He rallied this country,put fire in its belly and took the attack to Hitler.He inspired the Nation not to give up during its darkest hour and inspired the young men of Britain and her Empire to give the mighty Luftwaffe such a wonderful arse kicking that they would never forget.

I do not forget that his mistakes were several and serious,but for me guys millions of my countrymen and people all over the former Empire he is a Legend and we love him.

Rob

Spot on there Rob
Well said
Damian

 

[Currahee Chris]

I think one can honestly sit back and look at Sir Winston and truly say "He was the difference between a politician and a leader". I cannot put into words the respect and admiration I have for the man. I think it was his "humanness" through his errors that made the people so fond of him.

I will say this- I think the Big 3 had the right leaders at the right times for each of their countries- I think Stalin, and God knows I am gonna get blasted for this, was the right guy to thwart Hitler's advance, Churchill had the guts and charisma to rally his people and FDR was shrewd enough to listen to his people and fight the war at the right time and on his peoples terms- which, btw 70-80% of the American public was against action with Japan and Germany- till Pearl Harbor.

So, that is all I am gonna say on this as I am sure this thread will probably slide into no-no land.

 

[tdubel]

Couldn't agree more on Churchill, definitely the individual I most respect in history. His speeches are timeless, his words echo. He is and should be England's greatest hero, it will be hard to ever top him. I one day hope to sit and take the time to read his entire memoirs and not just excerpts as it is a fascinating piece of work.

ON a lighter note, he also smoked cigars which rates high in my book as I am a lover of the stogie too. And the dialogue with Lady Astor (if memory serves) is priceless, something along..... "I may be drunk, but when I rise in the morning, you will still be the ugliest woman in the world". I know I butchered the quote, but that has always stuck with me. My father was a Churchill nut and liked to quote him at times.

Great man.

TD

 

[damian]

I like the one that goes a bit like this" We say to the enemy go ahead and do your worst and we shall do our best"
Regards
Damian

 

[Harrytheheid]

"Madam, I may be drunk, but while I shall be sober in the morning, you will still be ugly".

Think that's it.....
Cheers
H

 

[jazzeum]

These quotes have to do with Lady Astor.

Here is the quote:

Lady Astor: Mr. Churchill, you're drunk!

Winston Churchill: Yes, and you, Madam, are ugly. But tomorrow, I shall be sober.


Here is another:

Lady Astor: Sir, if you were my husband, I would poison your drink.

Winston Churchill: Madam, if you were my wife, I would drink it.

 

[Combat]

Was a bit surprised at WC's rather modest final resting place in England. He apparently declined more prestigious locations for the family burial ground:

 

[tdubel]

These quotes have to do with Lady Astor.

Here is the quote:

Lady Astor: Mr. Churchill, you're drunk!

Winston Churchill: Yes, and you, Madam, are ugly. But tomorrow, I shall be sober.


Here is another:

Lady Astor: Sir, if you were my husband, I would poison your drink.

Winston Churchill: Madam, if you were my wife, I would drink it.

Thanks Brad!

Priceless, I can still hear the ring of these quotes from my childhood!!

TD

 

[jazzeum]

I would probably be remiss (and am, by a couple of days) if I didn't point out that Saturday was the 68th anniversary of Churchill's selection as PM.