Synopses & Reviews
"The Battle Of Britain" tells the full story of the air war that shaped the future of the free world. An analysis of the events leading up to the assault on Britain, and the history, structure and equipment of the protagonists is followed by a detailed, blow-by-blow account of the Battle. Highlighted are the military details of several crucial days, the exploits of the RAF aces and the skill with which the heavily outnumbered British Air Force was able to shatter the illusion of invincibility previously enjoyed by the fighters and bombers of Hitler's Luftwaffe.
-- Illustrated with dramatic historical photographs, revealing diagrams and maps, and specially commissioned full-color photographs.
-- Includes detailed specifications and cutaway pictures of British and German aircraft
-- Photographs and a complete list of the aircrew who fought under the Fighter Command