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Churchill Versus Hitler: War of Words
A compilation of the words, taunts, accusations between Churchill and Hitler.
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First published January 1, 2012
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November 18, 2012
Personal Feud between Two Charismatic Leaders
Mr. John has done a good job of gleaning the best of the quotations of both Churchill and Hitler, though there was not much written documentation for him to use in the case of Hitler.
I was vaguely aware that Hitler was building himself into a menace during the 1930's following the end of WW I, but had not realized that Churchill's warnings throughout that decade were prophetic and unheeded by the rest of the free world.
Churchill attempted to warn his countrymen, Stalin, Roosevelt and other world leaders of what Hitler was planning, and all paid little attention until Hitler was able to start rearming against the existing peace treaties. When Hitler started marching into neighboring countries some of the world's leaders started listening, but Russia didn't buy it until Hitler actually marched into their territory. Ironically, Hitler had taken over Czechoslovkia, Hungary and part of Poland and Stalin still ignored the threat.
This is an interesting book that filled in many gaps in my knowledge of the WW II happenings, but would have been more fun had the author included more of the funny things said by both Churchill and Hitler in their name calling of each other. I was able to gain much more background from this book that I ever would have otherwise.
Dawn Edwards, the Kindle Book Review
The KBR received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. We are not connected with the author, publisher, or Amazon in any way.
Mr. John has done a good job of gleaning the best of the quotations of both Churchill and Hitler, though there was not much written documentation for him to use in the case of Hitler.
I was vaguely aware that Hitler was building himself into a menace during the 1930's following the end of WW I, but had not realized that Churchill's warnings throughout that decade were prophetic and unheeded by the rest of the free world.
Churchill attempted to warn his countrymen, Stalin, Roosevelt and other world leaders of what Hitler was planning, and all paid little attention until Hitler was able to start rearming against the existing peace treaties. When Hitler started marching into neighboring countries some of the world's leaders started listening, but Russia didn't buy it until Hitler actually marched into their territory. Ironically, Hitler had taken over Czechoslovkia, Hungary and part of Poland and Stalin still ignored the threat.
This is an interesting book that filled in many gaps in my knowledge of the WW II happenings, but would have been more fun had the author included more of the funny things said by both Churchill and Hitler in their name calling of each other. I was able to gain much more background from this book that I ever would have otherwise.
Dawn Edwards, the Kindle Book Review
The KBR received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. We are not connected with the author, publisher, or Amazon in any way.
December 17, 2012
I am not sure anyone can draw an accurate comparison in regards to which one of the two men is the better in a war of words, due to the fact that there is less documentation when it comes to Hitler. When Hitler spoke it was usually part of his Magnum Opus or propaganda spiel. I would also enter the argument that Churchill lived nearly four decades longer than Hitler, ergo had a lot more time to throw quips into the universe.
Churchill was known for his outlandish remarks and stubborn nature, something I believe many admired about him. Many believe he spoke spontaneously and I would venture that the man knew very well what to say to whom and when, even when it caused offense.
The author has gone to great pains and research to gather information on the verbal/written interactions between the two.
Personally I agree with the author that I would have been interested to see what either one of them would have done if they had access to the power of social media and the media of our day and age in general. A thought that it almost frightening when you think about what Hitler was able to do with just one country and the technology of the early 40's behind him.
The same goes for the master manipulator of power Mr Churchill. In fact we are safe in the knowledge that some of the most powerful and dangerous men in history didn't have the world media to use as they saw fit.
Then again we do have Putin.
I received a copy of this book via BR and courtesy of the author for my review.
Churchill was known for his outlandish remarks and stubborn nature, something I believe many admired about him. Many believe he spoke spontaneously and I would venture that the man knew very well what to say to whom and when, even when it caused offense.
The author has gone to great pains and research to gather information on the verbal/written interactions between the two.
Personally I agree with the author that I would have been interested to see what either one of them would have done if they had access to the power of social media and the media of our day and age in general. A thought that it almost frightening when you think about what Hitler was able to do with just one country and the technology of the early 40's behind him.
The same goes for the master manipulator of power Mr Churchill. In fact we are safe in the knowledge that some of the most powerful and dangerous men in history didn't have the world media to use as they saw fit.
Then again we do have Putin.
I received a copy of this book via BR and courtesy of the author for my review.
December 20, 2012
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