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The Battle of Britain (The World Wars)
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Product Description
By June 1940, northern France had fallen to German forces and Britain stood alone in Europe against the Nazi onslaught. Hitler's plan was to cripple the RAF in a short sharp atttack and then invade Britain by sea. This attack was to become a long-running and costly battle played in the skies over England. This book asks and answers key questions such as: How did Germany's Messerschmitt fighter compare to the English spitfire? Why did the Luftwaffe fail to win air supremacy? What impact did the battle have on British civilians? It explores the strategies, technology and long term consequences of the battle that changed the course of World War II.
Panels explaining the role of key players and strategies are scattered throughout as are fascinating photos and maps to illustrate this important part of British history.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1053826 in Books
- Published on: 2003-04-17
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 64 pages
Editorial Reviews
School Librarian Journal, vol. 49, no. 3
The series is first class in content and presentation.
Review
The series is first class in content and presentation. (School Librarian Journal, vol. 49, no. 3 )
About the Author
The author, Alex Woolf studied history at Essex University, and has written and edited many 20th century history titles for young people. The consultant, Neil DeMarco has taught history for many years and is the author of several history textbooks for young people - including four on the First and Second World Wars.
