In September 1946, the London Gazette published a despatch from Air
Chief Marshal Sir Hugh C T Dowding that was titled simply: The
Battle of Britain. Written and submitted to the Air Ministry in
1941, this document became the very framework for the accepted
Battle of Britain narrative which has been established across the
following eighty years. Set out by the leader of the 'Few' himself,
its authoritative tone could surely be considered a definitive
outline of the battle, how it was fought and the eventual outcome.
It even retrospectively set the dates for the commencement and
conclusion of the campaign. In this work, Andy Saunders takes a
critical look at Dowding's despatch and analyses the facts and
details contained in that important document. He also puts 'flesh
on the bones' of the matters that the former commander-in-chief of
RAF Fighter Command outlines, adding intriguing historical detail
and perspective to the 1946 publication. Additionally, Andy looks
at the behind-the-scenes machinations at the highest levels of
government and Air Ministry before the despatch finally saw the
light of day. As a historical document, Dowding's London Gazette
despatch is worthy of the critical analysis and factual expansion
which the author provides in what is a uniquely different look at
the Battle of Britain, with illustrations throughout.
General
| Imprint: |
Grub Street Publishing
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
September 2020 |
| First published: |
2020 |
| Authors: |
Andy Saunders
|
| Dimensions: |
240 x 170 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
192 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-911621-95-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-911621-95-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781911621959 |
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