Bombing Quote by Winston Churchill
“These cruel, wanton, indiscriminate bombings of London are, of course, a part of Hitler's invasion plans. He hopes, by killing large numbers of civilians, and women and children, that he will terrorise and cow the people of this mighty imperial city ... Little does he know the spirit of the British nation, or the tough fibre of the Londoners.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Radio Broadcast, United Kingdom, 1940
Churchill asserts that bombings aim to terrorize, but the British spirit and Londoners’ resilience will resist.
In simple terms: Bombings won’t break British resolve.
Trust in national resilience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- civil defense training
- public morale campaigns
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does morale sustain a city under attack?
- What actions strengthen communal resilience?
Bombings may still cause massive loss of life and trauma.