Winston Churchill's six-volume history of the Second World War remains one of the most influential historical works ever written by a participant in the events it describes. This course explores Churchill's account of the war while asking important questions about memory, leadership, interpretation and historical perspective. Students will consider Churchill's portrayal of key events and controversial decisions, alongside his remarkable storytelling and literary style. Suitable for anyone interested in military history, biography and twentieth-century history.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE RESOURCES

• Winston Churchill : The Second World War. Available as E-books

COURSE OUTLINE

• Who was Winston Churchill?
• Summaries of the six volumes and the years they cover
  • The Gathering Storm (1930s)
  • Their Finest Hour (1940)
  • The Grand Alliance (1941)
  • The Hinge of Fate (1942-1943)
  • Closing the Ring (1944)
  • Triumph and Tragedy (1945)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Understand the character of Winston Churchill and the concepts that motivated him
• Appreciate about the key events from Churchill's perspective including diplomatic events
• Understand the contradictions and conflicts of Churchill's world view in terms of subsequent events