This speech was given by Winston Churchill to the House of Commons on June 4, 1940. He discussed the desperate struggle that ensued in the Battle of Dunkirk, in which the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and the British and French Armies worked together to evacuate the troops from the beaches of Dunkirk. He praised the bravery and courage of the troops and the airmen who risked their lives to save their comrades. He concluded by expressing his sympathy for those who had suffered losses in the battle. The part of the speech that stood out to me was when Churchill said, "We will fight to the death to defend our Island home, and even if it is subjugated, our Empire beyond the seas will carry on the struggle until the New World steps forth to rescue