David Reynolds reveals how the likes of Stalin, Mussolini and Gandhi left their mark on Britain’s wartime leader

By Rob Attar

Published: Monday, 23 October 2023 at 06:32 AM


Winston Churchill’s remarkable career saw him interact with many of the other great figures of the age, many of whom had a profound impact on Britain’s wartime leader. Speaking to Rob Attar, Professor David Reynolds examines Churchill’s relationships with the likes of Stalin, Mussolini, Gandhi and Clement Attlee – and considers how these figures left their mark on the statesman.

David Reynolds is the author of Mirrors of Greatness: Churchill and the Leaders Who Shaped Him (William Collins, 2023)