https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2010/08/20/the-fatal-summer/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 17:28:49 -0400<![CDATA[In a year that marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain it is useful to remember that what it made it possible was the power of No.  The question of whether Britain was to fight on or seek a negotiated settlement with the Nazis divided the British cabinet in May of 1940. The country was facing imminent invasion. Churchill wanted to fight on, while Lord Halifax looked at the facts and realized the only rational course was to make peace with Hitler. Ultimately Churchill convinced the War Cabinet, composed of five persons, to keep fighting. The May Crisis as it is sometimes called,  occurred scant months before the RAF met the Luftwaffe over southern England. It decided in fact, whether they were to meet them at all.]]>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:11:39 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2010/08/20/the-fatal-summer-n189957