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The Battle Of Britain, New Perspectives: RAF Fighter Command, Duxford, Luftwaffe

Description: Please read item descriptionTHE BATTLE OF BRITAINNEW PERSPECTIVESBEHIND THE SCENES OF THE GREAT AIR WAR(JOHN RAY)The story of how RAF fighters defeated the Luftwaffe in 1940 and saved Britain from invasion is a well-known national tradition, but over a decade of new research has allowed reassessment of significant elements of the battle. Central to all these is the personality clashes behind the scenes in the RAF that frequently threatened to be more dangerous than the Luftwaffe attacks. The author examines why Dowding commanded his squadrons in the well-known tactics, but how every day he was under personal attack from rivals for his position and from enemies throughout the Air Ministry who wanted different ideas and defences, despite the severity of the threat and Dowding's success. Also examined is the effect of this on the air fighting, a detailed view from the Luftwaffe side and finally an answer as to why Dowding was immediately retired at the end of his finest hour to obscurity and never rewarded as every other successful commander was.Non-UK buyers please note this book will be posted through eBay's Global Shipping Programme and will, therefore, unable to be combined with other purchases. This 1999 edition hardback publication is in very good overall condition. The pages are tightly bound and are free from tears, creases, and significant marks. The dustjacket displays only light rubbing and minor knocks to the edges and corners (see photograph). The book runs to 222 pages (23.5cm x 15cm) is well indexed, includes useful appendices and a notes section, and has an additional 16 pages of photographs.

Price: 9 GBP

Location: Malton, North Yorkshire

End Time: 2025-01-10T12:39:01.000Z

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Type: Books

Era: 1914-1945

Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)

Country/ Organization: Worldwide

Service: Air Force

Theme: Militaria

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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