The Battle of Britain

The extraordinary struggle between the British and German air forces in 1940 was one of the pivotal events of the Second World War. how close did Britain really come to invasion during this time? What were Hitler and Churchill's motives? And what was the battle's real effect on the outcome of the war? Destroying many myths about the conflict, The Battle of Britain is the best introduction to a defining moment in British history.

Author: Richard Overy

Publisher: Penguin Books

Released Date: 2010

ISBN: 9781846143564