The Battle of Britain

Author(s): James Holland

Military History

The Nazi Blitzkrieg was unlike any invasion the world had ever seen. It hit Europe with a force and aggression that no-one could counter. Within weeks the German armies were at the French coast and looking across at Britain, a country still reeling from the opening salvoes of the war. It seemed impossible that she would be able to resist invasion. But between the Nazis and glory stood more than just the pilots of Fighter Command. There was Bomber and Coastal Command, the Royal Navy and the incredible Auxiliary Patrol Service. In this darkest hour, Britain's defence was truly a national effort, and one that had been considerably better prepared for than the German attack. For the first time, The Battle of Britain tells this most epic of stories from a 360#65533; perspective, drawing on extensive new research from around the world that challenges some of the long-held myths about the battle. Holland paints a complete picture of that extraordinary summer - a time in which the fate of the world truly hung by a thread.

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"Holland is a narrative historian par excellence who believes that people should be at the heart of any story and brings the characters of the age to life... [an] excellent, highly-readable volume." - Navy News

James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. A member of the British Commission for Military History and the Guild of Battlefield Guides, he also regularly contributes reviews and articles in national newspapers and magazines. His many interviews with veterans of the Second World War are available at the Imperial War Museum and are also archived on SecondWorldWarForum.

General Fields

  • : 9780552156103
  • : Random House UK
  • : CORGIE ADULT
  • : 0.7
  • : August 2011
  • : 197mm X 128mm X 48mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : James Holland
  • : Paperback
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : English
  • : 940.54211
  • : 940.54211