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The Price of Victory: How Britain Bankrupted Itself to Beat Hitler

History books tell us that Great Britain won World War II. But economics tells a terrifyingly different story. In December 1940, Winston Churchill wrote a desperate secret letter to Franklin D. Roosevelt. The British Empire, the wealthiest power on Earth, was bankrupt. To survive against Hitler, Britain didn't just borrow money—it sold its future. In this video, we uncover the ruthless financial deals behind the "Special Relationship." We reveal how the United States systematically stripped Britain of its gold reserves, forced the sale of its overseas industries, and took control of its military bases in exchange for survival. This is the untold story of how the Empire liquidated itself to pay for victory—a debt that was not fully paid off until 2006. In this video, we cover: The Secret Letter: Why Churchill had to admit the Empire was broke. Operation Fish: The largest movement of gold wealth in history. The Asset Stripping: How the US Treasury forced the sale of British companies. Destroyers for Bases: The deal that handed the Caribbean to the US Navy. The 2006 Payment: The shocking duration of the Anglo-American loan. Was this a rescue mission or a hostile takeover? Watch the full breakdown of the true price of victory. #WWII #History #BritishEmpire #Economics #LendLease #Churchill #Geopolitics #ColdWar