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Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Thereafter, Churchill worked hard to build an effective alliance with his former communist enemy. He defended his actions, allegedly remarking "If Hitler invaded Hell, I would at least make a favourable reference to the Devil in the House of Commons". He sent this telegram to Stalin on the anniversary of the German attack on Russia.

Churchill's telegram to Stalin on the anniversary of the Soviet entry into the war, 19 June 1942.

Reference: Churchill Papers, CHAR 20/76/139, 20 June 1942
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