Hough, Richard, 1922-1999. The Battle of Britain : : the greatest air battle of World War II / [electronic resource] / Richard Hough and Denis Richards.. — 1st American ed.. — New York ; London : : Norton,, 1989.. — xvii, 413 p., [40] p. of plates : : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 388-394) and index.

Before the battle. No longer an island ; Groundwork ; The bomber won't always get through ; Late spurt ; Bonus of time ; Surviving the storm ; Battle order -- The battle. British day one: 10 July 1940 ; Channel fight: 11 July-11 August ; Clearing the way: 12 August ; Eagle day - and after: 13-14 August ; Enter - and exit - Luftflotte 5: 15 August ; The assault continues: 16 August ; Respite and re-engagement: 17-18 August ; Desperate days: 19 August-6 September ; Strategic turning point ; The new targer: 7 September ; 'Ominous quiet!': 8-14 September ; 'The odds were great; our margins small; the stakes infinite': 15 September ; The scent of victory: 16-39 September ; The battle fades: October -- After the battle. Retrospect ; Scrambles.



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