Voices of the Battle of Britain H/C plus 2 DVDs

Colin Higgs, Bruce Vigar, Mike Lepine

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Woodslane
01 July 2015

History; Military history; Second World War; Bargains

A limited edition hardcover book along with two DVDs packed with rare archival footage and interviews with 18 survivors. It was a crucial moment of World War II.1940. The Royal Air Force, virtually alone, defended the skies of Britain against massed formations of German bombers. They put up such a ferocious defense that Hitler gave up ideas of invading Britain and turned his attention to an assault on the Soviet Union. Of those pilots who courageously flew their Spitfires and Hurricanes against the Luftwaffe barely a handful remain. The authors have interviewed 18 survivors and it is their memories and anecdotes that make this book unique. Highly illustrated throughout with rarely seen images, this bookis packed with great stories of aerial combat and being shot down, of the classic fighters that they flew and fought in and against, of making and losing friends and colleagues, of a strained social life in the midst of battle, and, most of all, of standing steadfast in the face of overwhelming odds. It is coupled with an authoritative and lively narrative.

By: Colin Higgs, Bruce Vigar, Mike Lepine
Imprint: Woodslane
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 277mm, Width: 277mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 1.247kg
ISBN: 9780993016936
ISBN 10: 0993016936
Pages: 180
Publication Date: 01 July 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Colin Higgs and Bruce Vigar have worked together for more than 20 years making documentaries. During the course of their productions they have interviewed more than 130 veterans, from World War I to the Cold War era, mostly from the Royal Air Force. They are the authors of The Dambuster Squadron.