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“… Even though the [German] invasion [of Poland] triggered a diplomatic tripwire that meant Britain and France would be obliged by treaty to declare war on Germany, [Neville] Chamberlain hesitated. … At eleven-fifteen on Sunday, 3rd of September [1939], Chamberlain, his appeasement policy in ruins, made a radio broadcast in which he declared that Britain was once again at war with Germany.” — Andrew Morton, p. 155
— May 11, 2026 01:13PM
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Andrea Engle
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“ … he [Prince Philip] was photographed flying solo over Windsor Castle in May 1953, and later took a ride in a helicopter from the Buckingham Palace gardens, and flew around the country to inspect various regiments. When he got to hear about the jaunt, Churchill was furious …” — Andrew Morton, p. 290
— May 16, 2026 05:28AM
Andrea Engle
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“‘ … I [Churchill] could wish indeed that your Royal Highness (the Duke of Windsor, Governor of the Bahamas] would seek advice before making public statements of this kind. I should always be ready to help as I used to in the past. …’” — Communication to the Duke of Windsor, ca. 1940’s, from Winston Churchill, Prime Minister, as quoted by Andrew Morton, p. 199
— May 14, 2026 03:16AM
Andrea Engle
is on page 161 of 400
“… The Uruguayan authorities, who were neutral in the conflict, told the German captain [of the Graf Spee] that he could only stay for 72 hours, then he would have to leave. As this was not enough time to repair the damaged ship, the German captain ordered the Graf Spee to be scuttled in the harbour, Three days later he committed suicide.” — Andrew Morton, p. 158.
— May 12, 2026 11:50AM
Andrea Engle
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“ … Meanwhile, at Fort Belvedere, the future of King George VI and the Duke of Windsor, two brothers now taking different paths in life, was being determined …” — Andrew Morton, WINSTON & THE WINDSORS, p. 138
— May 09, 2026 02:49AM
Andrea Engle
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“‘The danger is that a new Govt might get hold of the Executive and act as dictators. A person like Churchill might well put his hand to that job!’l — Ramsay MacDonald, as quoted by Andrew Morton, p. 130
— May 08, 2026 12:10PM
Andrea Engle
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“… the prince [of Wales] in particular was seen as pro-Nazi … “ … shades of a very desolate future … fortunately averted at the “last moment” by “unforeseen circumstances” …. Thoughts inspired by this book at this particular point in time …
— May 07, 2026 12:06PM
Andrea Engle
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“… The First World War had begun.” — Andrew Morton, p.83
— May 05, 2026 01:19AM
