Battle Of Britain - Softcover

Bishop, Patrick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753187795 ISBN 13: 9780753187791

Publisher: ISIS Large Print Books, 2011

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of Fighter Boys and Bomber Boys, Battle of Britain is a magisterial account of a defining episode in modern British history: the epic struggle of RAF Fighter Command with the Luftwaffe in the summer of 1940. From the evacuation from Dunkirk in May/June 1940 to Fighter Command's assertion of superiority over the Luftwaffe in mid-September of that year, Patrick Bishop charts the key staging-posts of Britain's fight for national survival. It's dogfights, its heroes and victims, its impact on flyers and civilians alike is evoked in a richly compelling and moving narrative. Eye-witness descriptions and extracts from diaries and journals evoke the often horrific reality of war in the air.

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Review

'Compelling ... a fascinating insight into the emotions and actions of those who took part on both sides ... A worthy memorial to the 'Few' ' Daily Telegraph. (Daily Telegraph)

From the Back Cover

Battle of Britain is a riveting chronicle of the epic struggle between the Royal Air Force and the Luftwaffe. It is the story of Britain's fight for national survival, from the shock defeat and evacuation from Dunkirk in May/June 1940 to Fighter Command's assertion of superiority over the Luftwaffe in mid-September. Battle of Britain takes the reader through that summer day by day, revealing the ongoing battle's impact on flyers and civilians alike.
By enhancing his narrative with eye-witness accounts, diary extracts and pilot profiles, Patrick Bishop brings the often horrific reality of air combat vividly to life. In Battle of Britain he has written the definitive account of one of the pivotal moments in twentieth-century British history, and a nation's 'finest hour'.

About this edition

• Publisher: ISIS Large Print Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0753187795
• ISBN 13: 9780753187791
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544