Churchill demands 'severe ruthless bombing of Germany'

21st July 1942: Churchill stresses the importance of a major bombing programme against Germany to break her military capabilities and her 'war will'

Jul 21, 2022

Winston Churchill makes a radio address from his desk at 10 Downing Street wearing his 'siren suit'.

In July 1942 a high level United States military delegation was in London to discuss war strategy. There were tense discussions with the British about the prospect of invading the continent. The American view was the war could only be won by a direct atta…

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