 Complete the following phrase:  For Churchill, the entry of the United States into the war was the greatest joy. He felt that Britain was now assured of victory, but failed to recognise that the many disasters, immeasurable costs and tribulations which he knew lay ahead in December 1941 would have permanent consequences for the future of the empire. The manner in which British forces were rapidly defeated in the Far East irreversibly harmed Britains standing and prestige as an imperial power, including, particularly, the 