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Photo of BATTLE OVER BRITAIN written by Mason, Francis K. illustrated by Roffe, Michael published by McWhirter Twins (STOCK CODE: 1830017) for sale by Stella & Rose's Books

BATTLE OVER BRITAIN

by Francis K. Mason

Illustrated by Michael Roffe

Published by McWhirter Twins. 1st. 1969

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A history of the German air assaults on Great Britain, 1917-18 and July-December 1940, and of the development of Britain's air defences between the World Wars. This book lists every known loss and attempts to match each loss with the claimant. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine and vignettes to front board. B/w photos. Colour illustrations. 636 pages.

A lovely copy!

ISBN: 0901928003
Stock no. 1830017

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Contents

PART ONE: PREPARATION FOR BATTLE
1. An Island No More
2. The Retreat from War
3. The Secret Air Force
4. The Awakening
5. The World at War
PART TWO: THE BATTLE
Introduction
6. The Skirmishing of July
7. August - The Major Assault
8. Invasion in September?
9. October Anti-Climax
10. The Night Blitz
Survival
Appendices:
A. List of Fighter Command aircrew
B. List of Luftwaffe aircrew
C. The fighting aircraft
D. Luftwaffe Order of Battle, 1st August 19410
E. British aircraft production and availability
F. Luftwaffe unit insignia
G. R.A.F. uniforms, decorations and badges
H. Luftwaffe uniforms, decorations and badges
I. Representative bomb damage
J. Victoria Cross and George Cross awards
K. German Intelligence appreciation of R.A.F.
L. Royal Navy losses in home waters, 1st July - 31st October 1940
M. Bombing of British towns and cities
N. Ground defences
O. Air/Sea Rescue services

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