In July 1940 Adolf Hitler publicly offered peace to Britain while privately issuing Directive No.16 to prepare Operation Sea Lion, the planned invasion of the British Isles. The strategy depended on ...

In 1940, Britain faced one of its darkest hours as the skies above turned into a battleground. The Luftwaffe launched a relentless campaign to break the nation’s spirit, but the Royal Air Force stood ...

The Hurricane was the plane the RAF had in the numbers it needed when invasion was only weeks away. It destroyed more enemy aircraft than all other British defenses combined, yet once victory came, it ...

A ‘Diary’ of the Most Critical Ten Days of the Battle of Britain Written by a prolific author – who started back when there were many veterans available for interviews – this book is the fifth of a ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from The History Channel: Battle of Britain – World War II 1940 A flight combat game that takes place during the Battle of Britain in 1940, World War II Games ...

"The official British Air Ministry record. The Battle of Britain. The actual story of the R.A.F. in the first great air battle in history ..."--Cover. "Issued by arrangement with the Ministry of ...

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Daily sketch -- If the invader comes what to do and how to do it -- West Sussex Local Defence Volunteers (identity card) -- Don't help the enemy! (poster) -- Enemy uniforms (poster) -- A last appeal ...

In September 1940, the Luftwaffe failed to demonstrate the power of its airpower in a similar convincing way. Battle of Britain: Target London does not answer these questions. The author may be ...