Was Churchill a military strategist or politician?

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While I engaged deeply with military matters and strategy, particularly during the great wars, my primary role was that of a political leader. My strength lay in shaping national policy, rallying public opinion, and guiding the nation through immense peril. The strategic decisions were informed by a politician's understanding of national will and international dynamics, aiming always for the ultimate political victory and the preservation of freedom.

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