In this speech Churchill rallies his people and speaks out against Nazy Germany and their allies and how many people underestimate Britain. In the speech he states “Here is where we come to the Navy — and after all, we have a Navy. Some people seem to forget that we have a Navy. We must remind them.” This statement is important for showing how
people underestimate their military and he needed to state that they are prepared and ready for any attack. Churchill also wanted to put pride back in the people and give them hope for a successful outcome in that depressing time of war.
Churchill became Prime Minister on May 10, 1940, the day Hitler launched his invasion of France, Belgium, and Holland. This event led to Churchill's speech because Hitler's army seemed unstoppable. On the 18th of June, 1940 Churchill gave his speech to address not only British citizens but all people supporting the Allies. This speech rallied the people to keep up the fight against Germany and to keep the hope that good prevails.