Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965), arguably the greatest prime minister Britain has ever had. He led the country through its greatest trial.There are many however who would vigorously contest this assessment. He is accused of being a warmonger; of promoting imperialism and notions of white superiority.Others see him as an anti-Semite or anti-unionist. Yet others see him as a man of contradictions, both gifted and flawed.Love him or hate him, it is impossible to ignore his iconic status.This is the story of the life and times of Britain's most iconic political leader, a national hero celebrated for helping the Allies win the Second World War.