Winston Churchill: Russia Invaded

Speeches

English · Politics, War & Military

Winston Churchill addresses the British public on the day Germany invaded the Soviet Union. In this wartime speech, he responds to the dramatic change in the conflict and explains Britain’s position toward the Soviet Union.

Churchill’s delivery is direct and forceful, shaped by the urgency of a national broadcast. The speech offers a concise example of his public rhetoric during the Second World War, with its emphasis on the stakes of the moment and the need to confront Nazi Germany.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.