This eBook reproduces British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's speech to the House of Commons, in London, on July 29, 1941.
| Title | : | The British War Efforts. WE ARE GUARDING THE TREASURES OF MANKIND. JULY 29, 1941 |
| Author | : | Winston S. Churchill |
| Language | : | en |
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| Type | : | PDF, ePub, Kindle |
| Uploaded | : | Apr 03, 2021 |
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