who said history is written by the victors

The phrase "history is written by the victors" is widely attributed to various figures, most commonly Winston Churchill, though there is no solid evidence that he was the original source. The sentiment behind the saying predates Churchill and has also been linked to others such as Hermann Göring and has roots in much earlier historical thinking. Despite its frequent citation, the exact origin of the phrase remains unknown and may never be definitively credited to a single individual.