Winston Churchill

Why Winston Churchill hated mediocrity when it came to food and drink

Judith Hecht, 21.02.2023

Winston Churchill did not want to do without whisky and cigars any more than he wanted to do without exquisite food – every day.

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On May 8, 1945 at 3pm, Winston Churchill announced the end of the Second World War. In his radio address, the British Prime Minister informed the nation of the unconditional surrender of the German Wehrmacht. He concluded his speech with “Nothing should prevent us from celebrating Victory Day in Europe today and tomorrow. Forward Britain! Long live freedom! God save the King.”

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