Great statesmen are generally recognized as such only after dire events faced by the nation have settled, and his strategy is seen to have succeeded.

Once the threat to the nation has passed and fresh democratic elections eventually arrive, the statesman is often replaced as leader and a new prime minister or president is appointed to lead the nation into a better future – a future created through the efforts, wisdom and courage of his predecessor.

This is what transpired with that great British leader, Winston Churchill.