Battle of Britain

Autori

• Joseph Piercy

Parametri

• Tecnologia e Ingegneria

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The Battle of Britain was the decisive air campaign fought over Southern England in the summer and autumn of 1940. From 10th July until 31st October 1940, Fighter Command aircrews from over 16 nations fought and died repelling the Luftwaffe. Discover tales of courage and bravery and a host of fascinating and little-known facts about the combatants, leaders and strategies of both sides. Find out about propaganda employed by both sides to try and influence the battle, the Dowding system relaying information to the pilots in their fighter's and the classic 1969 film starring Sir Laurence Oliver. This absorbing book is published to coincide with the commemorations surrounding the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain in 2020. The Amazing and Extraordinary Facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.pub

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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