Dimensions
156 x 234 x 37mm
A gripping account of Bomber Command's actions during the Battle of Britain, 10 July- 31 October 1940. While the heroic exploits of 'The Few' of Fighter Command are rightly lauded, those of 'The Many' of Bomber Command remain overlooked. Night after night, the bomber crews ranged across Europe seeking out and attacking targets in an all-out effort to undermine the German war effort against Britain and prevent invasion. This book tells the stories of the young men who undertook perilous sorties on a daily basis, fighting hard against both the enemy and the elements. Faced with flak and fighters, exposed to the often harsh weather conditions and operating at the edge of their capabilities, for the young men of Bomber Command, this was 'The Other Battle of Britain'. AUTHOR: Paul Tweddle is a Classics teacher by profession and is currently Director of Co-Curriculum and Enrichment at Holmewood House, near Tunbridge Wells. He has held a life-long passion for the two world wars and has taught aspects of the wars and run battlefield tours throughout his career. SELLING POINTS: ? An overdue revaluation of the often overlooked contribution made by the forgotten heroes of Bomber Command to the Battle of Britain ? A different and interesting perspective on that pivotal summer, focusing on the many, and not the few ? New research collated by an expert on the subject ? Tells the stories of the young men who undertook perilous sorties on a daily basis, fighting against both enemy and elements ? The Command suffered three times the casualty rate of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain ? Includes an overview of the Command's effectiveness and long-term effects 32 b/w illustrations
