The Bulldog Who Saved the World

The real Chuck Norris, Winston Churchill, also known as the British Bulldog, revolutionized everything and anything. Churchill’s career began as a war correspondent in the Boer War of 1899. He demonstrated signs of leadership early on, as he led a group of soldiers when his train was ambushed, despite not being in a position of authority. When all hope was lost, Churchill held his ground and was captured. Despite being a journalist, not a soldier prisoner of war, Churchill would not be released. He masterminded a successful plan to escape and trek over two hundred miles to safety. This remarkable story made him a hero in his country of England. The power he gained from this campaign propelled him to win the elections for Oldham and kick-start his political his career. He kept on rising to unprecedented heights and influenced nearly every aspect of British life. This influence eventually surpassed Britain however, and not once, but twice, Churchill changed history forever.
At the first time of asking, Churchill saved the free world, albeit indirectly with inventions and visualizations. His achievements include helping invent the tank, which singlehandedly turned the war to the side of the Allies. He also modernized the Royal Navy, maintaining Britain in control of the seas. Churchill considerably expanded the Royal Air Force, which proved to be a decisive factor during both World War I and II. The British Bulldog organized the escape from Dunkirk, which did no less than save the entire British expeditionary force from certain annihilation. His moving speeches, despite having a stutter and lisp, also motivated Britain to keep fighting on and keep their heads high throughout the bombings. When evil struck again, Churchill created bri...

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...power, will prescribe for everyone: where they are to work, what they are to work at, where they may go and what they may say, what views they are to hold, where their wives are to queue up for the State ration, and what education their children are to receive. (McMillan).

Churchill was one of the first to warn people of the growing danger of the Soviets, and even created secret invasion plans that were never used. From escaping prison, to winning a Nobel Prize, to saving the world, the British Bulldog did it all.

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Simkin, John. "Winston Churchill: Biography." Spartacus Schoolnet. Peter McMillan, n.d. Web. 7 Jan. 2014. .
Sullivan, Robert, ed. 100 People Who Changed the World. New York: LIFE, 2010. Print.