Battle of Britain

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The Battle of Britain was one of the crucial conflicts in the history of civilisation. It started officially on 10 July 1940 and ended on 31 October 1940. Hitler's plans for the invasion of England were thwarted by two types of fighter aircraft, the Spitfire and Hurricane, and a relative handful of young pilots, The Few. This fine book tells the momentous story of this unequal struggle, from the key events leading up to it, by graphic day-by-day accounts recording the action and commentary on the strategy. The author's personal knowledge of key figures means that there are many thrilling first- Read more... Abstract: The Battle of Britain was one of the crucial conflicts in the history of civilisation. It started officially on 10 July 1940 and ended on 31 October 1940. Hitler's plans for the invasion of England were thwarted by two types of fighter aircraft, the Spitfire and Hurricane, and a relative handful of young pilots, The Few. This fine book tells the momentous story of this unequal struggle, from the key events leading up to it, by graphic day-by-day accounts recording the action and commentary on the strategy. The author's personal knowledge of key figures means that there are many thrilling first Content: Other books written by John Frayn Turner Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Acknowledgements CHAPTER ONE -- Hurricane and Spitfire Prelude CHAPTER TWO -- From Dunkirk to Day One CHAPTER THREE -- The Battle Begins CHAPTER FOUR -- Enter Bomber Command CHAPTER FIVE -- Eagle Day CHAPTER 6 -- 15 August CHAPTER SEVEN -- 16 August CHAPTER EIGHT -- Biggin Hill and Kenley CHAPTER NINE -- The Five-Day Lull CHAPTER TEN -- Battle in the Balance CHAPTER ELEVEN -- Enter Douglas Bader CHAPTER TWELVE -- Airfields Under Siege CHAPTER THIRTEEN -- The WAAF at War. CHAPTER FOURTEEN -- London -- and the Duxford WingCHAPTER FIFTEEN -- Day and Night Raids on Capital CHAPTER SIXTEEN -- The Climax Approaches CHAPTER SEVENTEEN -- The Decisive Day -- Morning CHAPTER EIGHTEEN -- The Decisive Day -- Afternoon CHAPTER NINETEEN -- Invasion Postponed CHAPTER TWENTY -- The Battle is Won CHAPTER 21 -- The Blitz Bibliography Index.