n was determined, he said, to fight to the last man. (Geib, Internet)Hitler “screamed to the world” that England would be wiped out as quickly and with the same ease that had forced France out of the war. Hitler bombed Britain relentlessly. However, he had underestimated the determination of the British people and their leader. Churchill’s mere presence among the British people helped them to endure months of German bombing. (Gilbert 62-67)Churchill had been meeting with Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States, since the outbreak of war. During these talks, Churchill convinced Roosevelt to push the Lend-Lease Bill through Congress. While not actually selling arms to Britain, the bill allowed the United States to supply Britain with equipment for warfare through subterfuge of a lease. Together, the two men later drew up the Atlantic Charter. (Webb 97)The British had been taking heavy losses from Germany for almost two years, but finally, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese, much needed aid became more available. The United States had entered World War II. This was a huge boost to British morale, for now they were no longer alone in their fight against Hitler. (Webb 98-102)Churchill was worried that the United States would focus on the Pacific front. He felt that in order to win the war, the Allied forces must first defeat their European threat. Two weeks after America’s entrance into World War II, Churchill visited America. He went in hopes of promoting his agenda for the war’s strategy. He felt that his presence in the United States would emphasize the necessity of keeping America’s attention faced towards Europe. (Braakhius, Internet)His mission was extremely successful. He captured the hearts of the Americans, just as he had done with his own countrymen. (Braakhius, Internet)Everywhere he went, Churchill brought with him a sense of confidence. Churchil...
