The Lion Roars Victorious: Deconstructing Churchill’s VE Day Speech and its Lasting Impact
Introduction The air crackled with a palpable energy. London, a city scarred by years of relentless bombing, erupted in a spontaneous, joyous celebration. Streamers cascaded from windows, church bells pealed with renewed vigour, and crowds thronged the streets, dancing, singing, and embracing. May the eighth, nineteen forty-five, Victory in Europe Day, had finally arrived, signaling…
