The Battle of Britain - 75th Anniversary of Britain's Greatest WW II Victory
75 years ago, in the summer and fall of 1940, all that separated Britain from invasion and certain defeat by the Nazi peril was the RAF and Britain's top secret air radar defense system. Acclaimed author Michael Korda's "With Wings Like Eagles" portrays the heroes, villains and leaders on both sides and the critical moments in this thrilling epic of survival.
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With Wings Like Eagles, Michael Korda (2009 - 352pp)
One of the most critical victories in British history. Great account of the RAF and Hitler's failed attempt at gaining air superiority for an invasion of England.
One of the most heroic stories ever. The RAF really did save England. Radar was an ultra top-secret weapon and tilted things to GB. The strategy was fraught with politics, animosities, primo donas and heroes…the pilots were so-o young…