The Battle Of Britain. Dowding And The First Victory. 1940

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Cassell
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 2002
Edition: Reprint

Description: 222 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. A Carefully Planned System Of Intervention Devised By Commander In Chief Dowding Fought And Won Britain's Most Vital Victory, The Battle Of Britain.

Publishers Description: 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 RAFs 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.

ISBN: 9780304356775