The Battle of Britain by Alex Woolf
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? and, 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.
The series is first class in content and presentation-- School Librarian Journal, vol. 49, no. 3 20010801
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750240130 |
| ISBN 10 | 075024013X |
| Title | The Battle of Britain |
| Author | Alex Woolf |
| Series | World Wars S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2003-04-17 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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