Winston churchill made the speech in the passage to the house of commons (the elected wing of the british parliament) shortly after he took office in 1940, during world war ii. which words best describe the tone of winston churchill's speech?

Despite the fact that there were national elation and alleviation at the surprising redemption at Dunkirk, the risk confronting Britain was presently all around seen. Churchill told the world that Britain would stand firm:

"We shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be; we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender..."

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]

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