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- Battle of Britain, during World War II, the successful defense of Great Britain against unremitting and destructive air raids conducted by the German air force (Luftwaffe) from July through September 1940, after the fall of France.
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Sep 16, 2010 · Bestselling author and historian James Holland brings fresh analysis into the pivotal moment of World War Two in his documentary Battle of Britain: The Real Story, Wednesday 22 nd September, 8pm, BBC2.
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Sep 22, 2010 · James Holland presents a fresh analysis into the Battle of Britain, exploring the lesser-told German point of view, with access to diaries and first-hand testimony from veterans. Show more
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This article is about the Battle of Britain during World War II, which was a successful defense of Great Britain against unremitting and destructive air raids conducted by the German air force (Luftwaffe) from July through September 1940. The battle was won by the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fighter Command, whose victory not only blocked the possibility...
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The Battle of Britain was a successful defense against unremitting air raids conducted by the German air force during World War II from July through September 1940. Victory for the Luftwaffe would have exposed Great Britain to invasion, but instead it was won by the Royal Air Force Fighter Command, which created conditions for Great Britain's survi...
The Battle of Britain took place from July through September 1940 during World War II.
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Writer and historian James Holland presents a fresh analysis of the extraordinary events of the summer of 1940, focusing on the tactics, technologies and intelligence of both sides, and examining how Germany and Britain used their resources.
Battle of Britain: The Real Story: Directed by Aaron Young. With James Holland, Peter Caddick-Adams, Hilda Muller, Steve Prince. A historical re-examination of Britain's Finest Hour and its actual nature.
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- 2010-09-22
Sep 22, 2010 · Battle Of Britain: The Real Story: James Holland and former Luftwaffe fighter pilot Hans Ekkehard Bob. Photograph: BBC/Maya Vision. In the summer of 1940, Britain defied...
Sep 22, 2010 · James Holland presents a fresh analysis into the Battle of Britain, exploring the lesser-told German point of view, and highlighting the role of those who supported the Few during the summer of 1940.