Air Battle for Dunkirk by Norman Franks
‘Where is the RAF?’ was the oft-quoted question asked by soldiers waiting on the beach at Dunkirk, to where they had retreated following the German blitzkrieg through northern France, and where they were now being pounded by the Luftwaffe. The air forces were there, as Norman Franks proves, detailing the outstanding achievements of the Allied pilots who fought, using outmoded tactics, against enemy pilots who had earlier had easy victories over the Polish, Dutch and Belgian air forces. The RAF’s achievement reminds us just how close Britain came to disaster in June 1940.
"'An absorbing read, which vindicates the RAF' RAF Historical Journal 'This book reminds us of the debt to those who fought in 1940, and that holding the thin line over Dunkirk directly led to the later victory in the Battle of Britain' RUSI Journal"
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| ISBN 13 | 9781904943433 |
| ISBN 10 | 1904943438 |
| Title | Air Battle for Dunkirk |
| Author | Norman Franks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Grub Street Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-05-31 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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