Winston Churchill

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"During his army career, Churchill saw military action in India, the Sudan and the Second Boer War. He gained fame and notorietey as a war correspondent and through the contemporary books he wrote describing the campaigns. He also served briefly in the British Army on the Western Front in the First World War, commanding the 6th Battalion of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. At the forefront of the political scene for almost fifty years, he held many parliamentary and cabinet positions. After losing the 1945 election, he became Leader of the Opposition. In 1951 he again became Prime Minister, before finally retiring in 1955. Upon his death, the Queen granted him the honour of a state funeral, which saw one of the largest assemblies of statesmen in the world. This unique 'Images of War' title contains many iconic photographs of Churchill throughout his military and political career"--Publisher's description, p. [4] of cover