The End of the Beginning . Winston S. Churchill War Speeches. Illustrated

Winston S. Churchill

• Publisher: Asimis Books
• Year: 2025
• Topic: History
• eBook ISBN:
  9786178705558
• Subtopic: Military & Maritime History
• Index: History

The End of the Beginning is the third volume in Winston S. Churchill's collected war speeches, covering the pivotal year of 1942. In this critical phase of World War II, Churchill continues to lead Britain with unwavering determination, even as the tides of war begin to shift in favor of the Allies. These speeches chronicle a year of mixed fortunes—setbacks in North Africa and the Far East, but also the first signs of strategic momentum, including the Allied victory at El Alamein. It is from this period that Churchill famously declared: "Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." This phrase captures both the hardship endured and the hope emerging across the British Empire and beyond. Delivered in Parliament, via radio, and in public addresses, Churchill's words served as a steady beacon of resolve. He speaks with honesty about the price of war, the courage of ordinary citizens, and the necessity of perseverance against tyranny. The End of the Beginning not only records a turning point in global history, but also showcases Churchill's continued mastery of language as a tool of leadership. His speeches from 1942 remain a stirring reminder of the power of words to unite, inspire, and lead through adversity. First published 1943

Table of contents

• “Here’s To 1942!”
• “Desert Toils And Triumphs”
• A Visit To Bermuda
• Broadcasting Of Parliamentary Speeches
• Tribute To The Duke Of Connaught
• Secret Sessions
• The War Situation
• The Defence Of Rangoon
• Imperial War Cabinet
• Service Pay And Allowances And The Ministry Of War Production
• “Through The Storm”
• The War Situation
• Heart Of Austria
• Red Army’s Anniversary
• Changes In The Government
• Speed Up The Ships
• Sir Stafford Cripps’ Mission To India
• Duties Of The Minister Of Production
• The Minister Of State In The Middle East
• Defence Of A Convoy
• The Outlook For 1942
• Free Denmark
• A Message To Sir Stafford Cripps In India
• The War Situation
• A Great Daylight Raid
• Anzac Day, 1942
• Poland’s Fight
• “Evatt Is With Us”
• The Landing On Madagascar
• Prime Minister For Two Years
• The Home Guard
• “We See The Ridge Ahead”
• Airgraphs From South Africa
• 1,000 Bombers Raid Cologne
• Thanks To Labour
• The Battle In Libya
• The Anglo-Soviet Treaty
• Fewer Gifts From America
• United Nations Day
• All Possible Help To The Soviet Union
• The United States Army
• The War Outlook
• General Auchinleck Takes Command
• The Central Direction Of The War
• The R.A.F. In Egypt
• A Pledge To China
• Army And R.A.F. Co-Operation
• A Motto For Scouts
• Answers To Questions In The House Of Commons
• Retribution On Nazis
• Defence Of Iraq
• Answers To Questions In The House Of Commons
• The Death Of The Duke Of Kent
• The War Situation
• Airgraphs To South Africa
• The Situation In India
• The Pen And The Sword
• Madagascar Operations Resumed
• China’s Inspiration
• 500 Victory Ships In A Year
• Madagascar Operations Reviewed
• Answers In The House Of Commons
• Planning For Victory
• “Keep Right On To The End”
• Defence Of A City
• Chaining Of Prisoners Of War
• Books For The Forces
• General Smuts’s Visit
• “Be Prepared”
• Tribute To General Smuts
• Messages
• Coal And War
• Messages
• “The End Of The Beginning”
• Armistice In Madagascar
• The War Situation
• Harrow School Songs
• “Watch Over Victory”
• Victory As A Spur
• Sixty-Eighth Birthday
• One Great Family
• Retribution For Japan
• Messages
• Fighting The U-Boats
• The Churchill Tank
• Messages
• Beware Of Logic!
• Bonds With America