Winston Churchill publishes the first edition of “The Second World War,” a work in six volumes: Vol. I: The Gathering Storm, Vol. II: Their Finest Hour: The Collapse of France, Vol. III: The Grand Alliance: The War Engulfs America, Vol. IV: The Fatal Turning Point: Japan Attacks, Vol. V: The Vise Tightens: The Italian Campaign, Vol. VI: Triumph and Tragedy: The Wave of Victory and the Iron Curtain; Moral of the work (written at the beginning of each volume): In war, resolve; in defeat, firmness; in victory, magnanimity; in peace, good will.
