Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

There is a hush over all Europe, nay, over all the world. Alas! it is the hush of suspense, and in many lands it is the hush of fear. Listen! No, listen carefully, I think I hear somethingyes, there it was quite clear. Dont you hear it? It is the tramp of armies crunching the gravel of the paradegrounds, splashing through rain-soaked fields, the tramp of two million German soldiers and more than a million Italiansgoing on maneuversyes, only on maneuvers!

There is a hush over all Europe, nay, over all the world. Al

Summary

This quote emphasizes a tense and fearful atmosphere prevailing globally, particularly in Europe. The silence that envelops the world is not one of peace but rather one of anticipation. The speaker suggests a heightened sensitivity to the sounds around them and perceives the ominous noise of marching armies. They acknowledge the presence of millions of German and Italian soldiers, emphasizing that they are officially on maneuvers. The quote suggests that behind the facade of routine military exercises, there is a deeper sense of unease and apprehension about potential conflict in the near future.

By Sir Winston Churchill

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