“he had long understood that Britain’s future largely depended on strong ties with the United States. ‘If we are together nothing is impossible. If we are divided all will fail. I therefore preach continually the doctrine of the fraternal association of our two peoples . . . for the sake of service to mankind and for the honour that comes to those who faithfully serve great causes.’186 It was to be a doctrine that he continued to proclaim for the rest of his life. Finally, on 8 September 1943, Italy surrendered. For a brief moment, the garden path looked as if it was lined with”