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The Battle of Britain Pocket Manual 1940

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Casemate
ISBN 13 : 1612008704
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book The Battle of Britain Pocket Manual 1940 written by Chris McNab and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2020-04-09 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide detailing the training and operations for the British pilots, ground crew, and anti-aircraft gunners during the World War II battle. In the summer of 1940, Britain stood alone. For three long months, brave young RAF pilots took off every day, ready to defend British skies against large-scale Luftwaffe raids. “The Few” were young, but they were trained and determined. Eighty years on, the last of the pilots to fly in the Battle of Britain are feted, and their part in World War II is widely remembered. This pocket manual covers the training that these young pilots would have had, and the air combat tactics they were taught to use against the German raiders. It also covers the role of the ground crews, control and command systems, anti-aircraft defenses, and radar and raid detection.

The Battle of Britain

Author : James Holland
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0312675003
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book The Battle of Britain written by James Holland and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in Great Britain by Bantam Press"--T.p. verso.

The Battle of Britain

Author : Jon Lake
Publisher : Amereon Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book The Battle of Britain written by Jon Lake and published by Amereon Limited. This book was released on 2000 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the events that led to the attempted German invasion of Great Britain in 1940 describing the prolonged bombing of London by the Luftwaffe, the tactical errors made by the Germans, and how the outcome of the battle affected the course of the war.

101 Things to Do in War Time

Author : Lillie B. Horth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book 101 Things to Do in War Time written by Lillie B. Horth and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Home Front Pocket Manual, 1939–1945

Author : Lucinda Gosling
Publisher : Casemate
ISBN 13 : 1612008682
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book The Home Front Pocket Manual, 1939–1945 written by Lucinda Gosling and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2020-04-09 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compilation of WWII-era magazine articles is “a really useful reference guide covering aspects of life in the 1940s . . . packed with information” (Home Front History). This manual brings together articles from stylish contemporary magazines of Britain during the World War II era, including Britannia & Eve, the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, and Tatler, on all aspects of life on the home front. These fascinating articles cover complying with black-out regulations; what to do with the family car; augmenting rationed foods and turning them into tasty meals; contributing to the war effort by keeping livestock, salvaging valuable materials, and growing food—all, of course, while remaining fashionable and keeping up appearances.

Their Finest Hour

Author : Edward Bishop
Publisher : Pan
ISBN 13 : 9780345097347
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (973 download)

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Download or read book Their Finest Hour written by Edward Bishop and published by Pan. This book was released on 1968 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The British Home Front Pocket-Book

Author : Brian Lavery
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472859146
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book The British Home Front Pocket-Book written by Brian Lavery and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2026-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing and charming pocket book capturing the reality of civilian life during the war. In June 1940, following the BEF's scrambled evacuation from Dunkirk, the Second World War was brought home to Britain. As the Luftwaffe initiated their bombing campaigns and the threat of invasion grew daily, civilians were urged to play their part in the war effort, and take responsibility for their own survival. Many pamphlets and leaflets were issued with information and advice on a diverse range of subjects, from how to put on a gas mask, to how to build a bomb shelter and what to do in the event of an air raid, as Britain braced herself for a protracted conflict, literally on the front line, fighting alone. The literature drawn together for this evocative pocket-book captures the reality of civilian life during the Battle of Britain.

The Narrow Margin

Author : Derek Dempster
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1848843143
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (488 download)

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Download or read book The Narrow Margin written by Derek Dempster and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2010-06-02 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of Britain saved the country from invasion. If the RAF had been defeated all the efforts of the British Army and the Royal Navy would hardly have averted defeat in the face of complete German air superiority. With all Europe subjugated, Germany and Japan would later have met on the borders of India. This remarkable book traces the varied fortunes of the Royal Air Force in the 1930s, and shows how it readied itself for the mighty German onslaught in the summer of 1940 and won a great victory by the narrowest margins. It provides a comphrensive account of the Battle of Britain, including the day-by-day summaries of the battle. It is illustrated with photographs and maps, an appendix of the aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and by the Luftwaffe with schematic drawings, also a list of all pilots who flew in the Battle of Britain from July 10 to October 31 1940. The authors are military aviation experts and The Narrow Margin has been published in translation in France and around the world. They also wrote A Summer for Heroes and Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Handbook.

The Battle of Britain

Author : John Philip Ray
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 9780304356775
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (567 download)

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Download or read book The Battle of Britain written by John Philip Ray and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2000 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In July 1940, England stood alone, with only the Royal Air Force to defend her against the German Luftwaffe. But even as the nation fought, John Dowding, mastermind of the RAF's winning strategy, underwent a personal struggle against his rivals in the Air Ministry. In October of that year, he was dismissed. Why? This engrossing behind-the-scenes look contrasts the battles in the corridors of power with the dramatic war in the air--revealing the full truth behind the Battle of Britain. In July 1940, England stood alone, with only the Royal Air Force to defend her against the German Luftwaffe. But even as the nation fought, John Dowding, mastermind of the RAF's winning strategy, underwent a personal struggle against his rivals in the Air Ministry. In October of that year, he was dismissed. Why? This engrossing behind-the-scenes look contrasts the battles in the corridors of power with the dramatic war in the air--revealing the full truth behind the Battle of Britain.

Battle of Britain

Author : Richard Overy
Publisher : Andre Deutsch
ISBN 13 : 9780233006161
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Battle of Britain written by Richard Overy and published by Andre Deutsch. This book was released on 2020-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Battle of Britain is a spectacular retelling of a true story that shows courage at its inspiring best. Few defining moments can change the outcome of war. But when the outnumbered Royal Air Force defied insurmountable odds in engaging the German Luftwaffe, they may well have altered the course of history!

The Battle of Britain

Author : Great Britain. Air Ministry
Publisher : Stationery Office Books (TSO)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book The Battle of Britain written by Great Britain. Air Ministry and published by Stationery Office Books (TSO). This book was released on 2001 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1940 saw The Battle of Britain, a defining moment of the war. This book was originally published to explain the tactics and background to the fighting that had taken place in the skies over the of South East England. When this great battle was being fought day after day, the men and women of this country went about their business with very little idea of what was happening above their heads in the fields of air. There was no sound or fury, only patterns of white vapour trails, leisurely changing form and shape, traced by a number of tiny specks scintillating like diamonds in the splendid sunlight.

The Battle of Britain

Author : Richard Overy
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393322972
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (229 download)

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Download or read book The Battle of Britain written by Richard Overy and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A concise, penetrating account....This stirring book inspires an admiration for British courage."--New York Times Book Review

The British Home Front Pocket-Book

Author : Brian Lavery
Publisher : Conway
ISBN 13 : 9781844861224
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (612 download)

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Download or read book The British Home Front Pocket-Book written by Brian Lavery and published by Conway. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In June 1940, following the BEF's scrambled evacuation from Dunkirk, the Second World War was brought home to Britain. As the Luftwaffe initiated their bombing campaigns and the threat of invasion grew daily, civilians were urged to play their part in the war effort, and take responsibility for their own survival. Many pamphlets and leaflets were issued with information and advice on a diverse range of subjects, from how to put on a gas mask, to how to build a bomb shelter and what to do in the event of an air raid, as Britain braced herself for a protracted conflict, literally on the front line, fighting alone. The literature drawn together for this evocative pocket-book captures the reality of civilian life during the Battle of Britain. It is a revealing and charming addition to Conway's trailblazing quarter-bound pocket-book series.

Battle of Britain, 1940

Author : Dilip Sarkar
Publisher : Air World
ISBN 13 : 1526775964
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Battle of Britain, 1940 written by Dilip Sarkar and published by Air World. This book was released on 2020-05-30 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The summer of 1940 remains a pivotal moment in modern British history – still inspiring immense national pride and a global fascination. The Fall of France was catastrophic. Britain stood alone and within range of German air attack. America, with its vast resources was neutral, Hitler’s forces unbeaten, the outlook for Britain bleak. As Britain’s wartime leader, Winston Churchill, rightly predicted, ‘the Battle of Britain is about to begin’. Famously, Churchill mobilized the English language, emboldening the nation with rousing rhetoric. In this darkest of hours, Churchill told the people that this was, in fact, their ‘Finest Hour’, a time of unprecedented courage and defiance which defined the British people. Connecting the crucial battle with Shakespeare’s heroic Henry V and Agincourt, Churchill also immortalized Fighter Command’s young aircrew as the ‘Few’ – to whom so many owed everything. The Few comprised nearly 3,000 aircrew, 544 of which gave their lives during the Battle of Britain’s sixteen weeks of high drama. Arguably, however, the official dates of 10 July – 31 October 1940 are arbitrary, the fighting actually ongoing before and afterwards. Many gave their lives whose names are not included among the Few, as of course did civilians, seamen, and ground staff – which is not overlooked in this groundbreaking book. In this unique study, veteran historian and author Dilip Sarkar explores the individual stories of a wide selection of those who lost their lives during the ‘Finest Hour’, examining their all-too brief lives and sharing these tragic stories – told here, in full, for the first time. Also included is the story of a German fighter pilot, indicating the breadth of investigation involved. Researched with the full cooperation of the families concerned, this work is a crucial contribution to the Battle of Britain’s bibliography.

The Hurricane Pocket Manual

Author : Martin Robson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472834283
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book The Hurricane Pocket Manual written by Martin Robson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hurricane Pocket Manual collates authentic period sources including pilot's notes and other Air Ministry publications to provide a unique guide to this iconic aircraft. The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd for the RAF. Although overshadowed by the Spitfire, during the Battle of Britain the Hurricane accounted for 60% of the RAF's air victories in the battle, and served in all the major theatres of the Second World War. The 1930s design evolved through several versions and adaptations, resulting in a series of aircraft that acted as interceptor-fighters, fighter-bombers (also called 'Hurribombers'), and ground support aircraft. Further versions known as the Sea Hurricane had modifications that enabled operation from ships. Some were converted as catapult-launched convoy escorts, known as 'Hurricats'. More than 14,583 Hurricanes were built by the end of 1944 (including at least 800 converted to Sea Hurricanes and some 1,400 built in Canada. The book collates a variety of pamphlets and manuals on the plane that were produced throughout the war for the benefit of pilots and others associated with the aircraft.

The Battle of Britain Experience

Author : R. J. Overy
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9781847325310
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (253 download)

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Download or read book The Battle of Britain Experience written by R. J. Overy and published by Carlton Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 18 June 1940 Churchill declared in the Commons - "The Battle of France is over¿ the Battle for Britain is about to begin". With the fall of France Great Britain was Hitler's last remaining stepping-stone to European domination. In July Hitler told his commanders to prepare for the invasion of England. To do this they would have to destroy the RAF - Britain's last line of defence. As such the Battle of Britain was without doubt one of, if not the, most important victories in British history. At the end of it Hitler cancelled all plans to invade England and the Allies maintained a European stronghold from which to launch the eventual operation to recapture mainland Europe. This book is the story of that battle: the machines which took to the air; the tactics employed by each side; gripping accounts of the action; the people who took part from the Commanders, to the pilots to ground crew and plotters.

Britain's Final Defence

Author : Dale Clarke
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750969709
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Britain's Final Defence written by Dale Clarke and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known affectionately as ‘Dad’s Army’, the Home Guard was Britain’s very serious attempt to protect our shores from invasion by Nazi Germany in the Second World War. In the ‘Spitfire summer’ of 1940, all that the 1 million unpaid, untrained part-timers of the Local Defence Volunteers (as the organisation was originally called) wanted was a service rifle for each man, but even that was too much for a country threatened by defeat to provide. Britain’s Final Defence is the first book to explore the efforts made to arm the home defence force between 1940 and 1944 and describe the full range of weaponry available for Britain’s last stand against invading Axis forces.