Battle of Britain 1940: The Luftwaffe's 'Eagle Attack'

by Douglas C. Dildy

Book Overview

The Battle of Britain was one of the most iconic campaigns of World War II, where the "Few" of the Royal Air Force took on the might of the German Luftwaffe. At stake was not just air superiority over the British Isles--a German victory would enable Hitler's plan to invade and conquer the last Allied country left fighting.

While most narratives of the battle focus on the brave pilots of Fighter Command, this book tells it from the perspective...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472820576
• ISBN13: 9781472820570
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.4"