Churchill and the King : The Wartime Alliance of Winston Churchill and George VI

Churchill's moment -- Uncommon births -- Ordeals of youth -- Abdication -- Appeasement -- Character -- Personality -- Horror -- Reversal -- Victory.;For fans of The King's Speech, the intriguing bond between monarch and prime minister and its crucial role during World War II The political and personal relationship between King George VI and Winston Churchill during World War II is one that has been largely overlooked throughout history, yet the trust and loyalty these men shared helped Britain navigate its perhaps most trying time. Despite their vast differences, the two men met weekly and found that their divergent virtues made them a powerful duo. The king's shy nature was offset by Churchill's willingness to cast himself as the nation's savior. Meanwhile, Churchill's complicated political past was given credibility by the king's embrace and counsel. Together as foils, confidants, conspirators, and comrades, the duo guided Britain through war while reinspiring hope in the monarchy, Parliament, and the nation itself. Books about these men as individuals could fill a library, but Kenneth Weisbrode's study of the unique bond between them is the first of its kind. “Wonderfully readable. . . . This is popular history at its best.” —The Daily Beast King George VI and Winston Churchill were not destined to be partners, let alone allies. Yet together—as foils, confidants, conspirators, and comrades—the unlikely duo guided Britain through war while inspiring renewed hope in the monarchy, Parliament, and the nation itself. In Churchill and the King, Kenneth Weisbrode explores the delicate fashioning of this important, though largely overlooked, relationship. The king and Churchill met nearly every week in private over lunch during the war. As they worked through the many problems facing their nation and empire, they came to realize that they had more in common than anyone could have guessed. Despite their differences, the trust and loyalty they eventually shared helped Britain navigate the most trying time in its history. An Analysis Of The Personal And Professional Relationship Between George Vi And Winston Churchill Throughout World War Ii Reveals How They Tapped The Strength Of Their Considerable Differences To Navigate One Of Great Britain's Most Turbulent Eras. Churchill's Moment -- Uncommon Births -- Ordeals Of Youth -- Abdication -- Appeasement -- Character -- Personality -- Horror -- Reversal -- Victory. Kenneth Weisbrode. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 195-199) And Index.