Winston Churchill, ”War of the Unknown Warriors,” July 14, 1940

Hitler had expected Britain to sue for peace after the continental victories, and had no plan for invading Britain. When Churchill made it clear there would be no surrender, Hitler was forced to scramble for a plan. Hermann Goring's Luftwaffe was tasked with the task of challenging the naval and air force of Britain in preparation for an invasion initially scheduled for August, but postponed until September, as the invasion force was simply unprepared. The offensive began with air attacks on shipping on July 10th. Churchill was steadfast.

"And now it has come to us to stand alone in the breach, and face the worst that the tyrant's might and enmity can do. Bearing ourselves humbly before God, but conscious that we serve an unfolding purpose, we are ready to defend our native land against the invasion by which it is threatened. We are fighting by ourselves alone; but we are not fighting for ourselves alone....

There are vast numbers, not only in this Island but in every land, who will render faithful service in this war, but whose names will never be known, whose deeds will never be recorded. This is a War of the Unknown Warriors; but let all strive without failing in faith or in duty, and the dark curse of Hitler will be lifted from our age."

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