Dowding and Churchill: The Dark Side of the Battle of Britain
Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh later Lord Dowding was one of the greatest Englishmen of the 20th century He created Fighter Command with its unique early warning system radar from nothing in 1936 to the efficient defensive force it became in 1940 In consequence Fighter Command was the only arm that was properly prepared for battle when war was declared against Germany Hugh Dowding led Fighter Command in the Battle of Britain, and was victorious The campaign, although a series of defensive engagements, was one of the decisive battles of Western Civilization.The strategic importance of the Battle of Britain was recognized at the time, yet, the moment it was won Dowding was summarily relieved of his command and shuffled into retirement without recognition, reward or promotion This book reveals that this was the result of a shabby conspiracy by fellow officers The Air Ministry published a brief account of the Battle in March 1941 and in it there was no mention of Dowding.Churchill was furiously indignant But in November 1940 he had acquiesced in Dowding s removal Why And what are the factors that led to Dowding s dismissal in the first place In this thought provoking and authoritative book Jack Dixon answers these questions and explains Dowding s true greatness. Best Download Dowding and Churchill: The Dark Side of the Battle of Britain by Jack Dixon For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr Those who enjoy to learn about World War II heard about the Battle of Britain for sure, as it is the world s most famous air battle and is often known as a turning point in the War Who does not remember the Churchill s the few It is said that the British victory saved the island as well as the West World But not so many know about the events behind the scenes, the struggles between R...
- English
- 15 March 2017 Jack Dixon
- Kindle Edition
- 320 pages
- Jack Dixon
- Dowding and Churchill: The Dark Side of the Battle of Britain