The Will to Win a War Essays -- World War II, Germany

For a country to be committed to a war, its citizens must likewise be committed to the long and arduous struggle of protracted conflict. War had engulfed the world, pitting world powers France and England against formidable foes Germany and Italy. Britain’s position in World War II was bleak; Germany was encroaching further and further into British positions. Germany seemed unstoppable and the morale of the British was dipping lower and lower each day. In delivering his report on the situation at Dunkirk on June 4, 1940 to the House of Commons, Winston Churchill declared that the British would keep fighting until the cessation of the war. But his We Shall Fight on the Beaches speech, written and delivered by Churchill, was also meant to induce confidence and remind the citizens that victory was inevitable if all played their part. Victory, he states, shall not be a contingency if Britain is unified in its citizen’s support of the war. Through the use of rhetorical devi ces, Churchill expresses the theme that the citizens of Great Britain should unify and never falter in their steadfast dedication to the war. To start, Churchill methodically recounts the events that unfolded at Dunkirk. As he describes the tragic defeat of Allied forces, he uses repetition of the name of each different country’s forces: â€Å"French,† â€Å"British,† and â€Å"German† are repeated to lend clarity to his report. Rather than clumping them into groups such as â€Å"Allied forces† or â€Å"Axis forces,† he uses each individual country’s name for the sake of lucidity. Of special note is the repetition of â€Å"French.† With their defeat at Dunkirk, Churchill foresaw the withdrawal of the French from the war. He used this repetition to warn the British citizens that the French were ... ... of the United States, Britain rebounded and claimed victory. Later Churchill recalled, "It was the nation and the race dwelling around the globe that had the lion heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar." His words inspired the nation, and with America’s aid, succeeded in resolving one of the largest conflicts that the world had ever witnessed. Works Cited Churchill, Winston. "We Shall Fight on the Beaches." Palace of Westminster, London. 4 June 1940. Speech. "We Shall Fight on the Beaches." Welcome to WinstonChurchill.org. Web. 02 Jan. 2012. . "BBC ON THIS DAY | 30 | 1954: Winston Churchill Turns 80." BBC News - Home. Web. 02 Jan. 2012. . The Will to Win a War Essays -- World War II, Germany For a country to be committed to a war, its citizens must likewise be committed to the long and arduous struggle of protracted conflict. War had engulfed the world, pitting world powers France and England against formidable foes Germany and Italy. Britain’s position in World War II was bleak; Germany was encroaching further and further into British positions. Germany seemed unstoppable and the morale of the British was dipping lower and lower each day. In delivering his report on the situation at Dunkirk on June 4, 1940 to the House of Commons, Winston Churchill declared that the British would keep fighting until the cessation of the war. But his We Shall Fight on the Beaches speech, written and delivered by Churchill, was also meant to induce confidence and remind the citizens that victory was inevitable if all played their part. Victory, he states, shall not be a contingency if Britain is unified in its citizen’s support of the war. Through the use of rhetorical devi ces, Churchill expresses the theme that the citizens of Great Britain should unify and never falter in their steadfast dedication to the war. To start, Churchill methodically recounts the events that unfolded at Dunkirk. As he describes the tragic defeat of Allied forces, he uses repetition of the name of each different country’s forces: â€Å"French,† â€Å"British,† and â€Å"German† are repeated to lend clarity to his report. Rather than clumping them into groups such as â€Å"Allied forces† or â€Å"Axis forces,† he uses each individual country’s name for the sake of lucidity. Of special note is the repetition of â€Å"French.† With their defeat at Dunkirk, Churchill foresaw the withdrawal of the French from the war. He used this repetition to warn the British citizens that the French were ... ... of the United States, Britain rebounded and claimed victory. Later Churchill recalled, "It was the nation and the race dwelling around the globe that had the lion heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar." His words inspired the nation, and with America’s aid, succeeded in resolving one of the largest conflicts that the world had ever witnessed. Works Cited Churchill, Winston. "We Shall Fight on the Beaches." Palace of Westminster, London. 4 June 1940. Speech. "We Shall Fight on the Beaches." Welcome to WinstonChurchill.org. Web. 02 Jan. 2012. . "BBC ON THIS DAY | 30 | 1954: Winston Churchill Turns 80." BBC News - Home. Web. 02 Jan. 2012. .