Re: [ChurchillChat] Re: The Wilderness Years and historical truth

2015-07-18 Thread 'Antoine Capet' via ChurchillChat
Dear Jonah, Many thanks for this most useful indication, of considerable importance. Horrible news, in fact - it means that though Sir Martin was the official historical adviser, the producers did not stick to the facts which he no doubt gave them. I wonder what other people and events are

Re: [ChurchillChat] Re: The Wilderness Years and historical truth

2015-07-18 Thread Jon Lellenberg
I don't know what the truth is about Ralph Wigram's death, and would like to know. Wikipedia says: Wigram's sudden death is somewhat mysterious. Again, sources disagree, on several points. For one, some say he was found dead at home, but a letter from Churchill says he died in Ava's arms.[8]