Churchill and Eden

burdens these months. It is when something like this happens that one realises how wide the Atlantic is

potential meeting between the Americans

commanders and political leaders faced significant risks when flying

brought [to Churchill] a measure of ease to his frustrated spirit.’

Eden’s escape was literature. He read voraciously, and was particularly

being provided – would seemingly leave the US with no choice but

Eden, which left him responsible for managing the day-to-day government business