Muutke küpsiste eelistusi
  • Taylor & Francis e-raamat
  • Hind: 147,72 €*
  • * hind, mis tagab piiramatu üheaegsete kasutajate arvuga ligipääsu piiramatuks ajaks
  • Tavahind: 211,02 €
  • Säästad 30%

This book, first published in 1960, is a close examination of pre-war politicians for the preparedness of the air defence system, the conflicting views on the conduct of the battle on both sides, the attitude of the US, and the part played by such leading figures as Dowding, Park, Beaverbrook, Kesselring and Sperle.



This book, first published in 1960, is a close examination of the twelve most decisive weeks in British history. It looks at the responsibility of pre-war politicians for the preparedness of the air defence system, the conflicting views on the conduct of the battle on both sides, the attitude of the US, and the part played by such leading figures as Dowding, Park, Beaverbrook, Kesselring and Sperle.

1. The Lucky Respite
2. Early Days
3. Air Fleet Diplomacy
4. Dress
Rehearsal
5. All There Was
6. A Legend Begins
7. Office Hours
8. Descent of
the Eagle
9. The Greatest Day
10. A Great Mistake
11. The Secret Ally
12.
London Takes It
13. The World Stirs
Edward Bishop