The Royal Navy and Battle of Britain
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Product Details
Author:
Anthony J. Cumming
Format:
Hardcover
Publisher:
Naval Institute Press (September 15, 2010)
Imprint:
Naval Institute Press
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781591141600
ISBN-10:
1591141605
Dimensions:
6" x 9"
File:
PGW-LEGATO-Metadata_Only_Publishers_Group_West_Customer_Group_Metadata_20260714164628-20260714.xml
Folder:
PGW
List Price:
$38.95
Country of Origin:
United States
Case Pack:
24
As low as:
$33.50
Publisher Identifier:
P-PER
Discount Code:
C
Weight:
15.2oz
Pages:
256
Pub Discount:
60
Overview
This persuasive study attacks the key myths surrounding the Battle of Britain to revise the relative status of maritime and aviation factors in the defense of Britain. Without denigrating the heroism of the fighter pilots, Anthony Cumming challenges the effectiveness of the Royal Air Force in 1940 and gives the Royal Navy much greater prominence than others have. He vigorously asserts the ability of British warships to frustrate German plans for Operation Sea Lion and to repel Luftwaffe attacks. The author argues that the RAF took the lion's share of the glory only because its colorful image could easily be used manipulate American opinion. Cumming contends that the 70th anniversary of Battle of Britain should celebrate the contributions of the many rather than focusing on the pilot elite, an assertion certain provoke discussion.
