The incorrect past

Another attempt to change what cannot be changed

A National Archive blogger has red-flagged Sir Winston Churchill’s use of the ‘derogatory’ term Huns to describe the Nazis.

Mark Dunton, Principal Records Specialist, described undertaking research into the signing of the Atlantic Charter on August 14, 1941.

In the blog, titled 'Winston Churchill’s secret voyage (Part one)', Mr Dunton referred to a letter Churchill wrote to US President Franklin D Roosevelt on August 4.

It read: 'We are just off. It is twenty-seven years ago today that Huns began their last war.

'We must make a good job of it this time. Twice ought to be enough. Look forward do much to our meeting. Kindest regards.'

The archives author then warned readers: 'The use of the derogatory word "Huns" to describe the Germans obviously needs to be viewed in the historical context.'

The National Archives is located in Kew, Richmond, and 'are the guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents.'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11379735/National-Archive-blogger-red-flags-Sir-Winston-Churchills-use-word-Huns-Nazis.html

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