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Episode 86-Risks and Rewards, Redux
Winston is determined to leave the Army and make his way to Parliament as a hero/correspondent. But the majority of the military establishment is set against him. Churchill finds himself in Kitchener's war in the Sudan and takes part in the last great cav
Episode 85-Risks and Rewards
Churchill, having decided his course, willingly risks his life for his ultimate goal, the House of Commons. But he has to survive India first.
Episode 84-Master of My Fortunes
Winston loses those in his life he holds most dear. And to defeat boredom, he travels to Cuba to see war up close, as the Spanish try to putdown a rebellion.
Episode 83-The End of the Beginning
Winston makes it into Sandhurst, taking a curious route. He nearly dies at least twice, but in the end another family member is taken from his life. And after Sandhurst, he is left up to his own devices. He is now a man at large.
Episode 82-Harrow
Churchill enters Harrow, but his defiant ways still exist. His father draws away from him but his mother will soon be coming to his side. At Harrow, young Winston breaks almost every rule: he keeps dogs, is constantly late for class, curses in front of th
Episode 81-Churchill, The Early Years
This episode covers Winston Churchill's birth, his early school years and his parent's or lack thereof, influence on the boy.
Episode 80-East Africa, Part 2
This episode takes us through the war in East Africa through February 1941, which is the high water mark for The British Empire fighting the Axis without the Russians or America. The cover photo is of the Dongolaas Gorge.
Episode 79-East Africa
The various British commands in East Africa are ready to move against the Italians. Well, not really. But as the Italians retreat after Operation Compass, the British Commonwealth forces have no choice but to advance, ready or not. The cover picture is of
Episode 78-The Battle of Beda Fomm
Gen. O'Connor is planning his next attack when the Italians decide to abandon Cyrenaica. The Race is on! Also, the Replica Newspaper contest.
Episode 77-Tobruk
The British 13th Corps continues pushing west, now it's Tobruk's turn. The situation in East Africa causes only more tension between Wavell and Churchill.