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Battle of Britain the Final Curtain: 1 October 1940 - 31 October 1940

Battle of Britain the Final Curtain: 1 October 1940 - 31 October 1940

Sarkar, Dilip

Hardcover

Series: Battle of Britain

Air CombatGeneral World HistoryWorld War II

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ISBN10: 1399058061
ISBN13: 9781399058063
Publisher: Air World
Published: Sep 30 2025
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.23
Height: 1.41 Width: 6.21 Depth: 9.31
Language: English
... those with a keen interest in, and knowledge of, the Battle will find Sarkar's books riveting for their detail and the quality of the combat descriptions. Highly recommended. - The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation

In the seventh volume of Dilip Sarkar's groundbreaking eight-part series, the day-to-day events of the fifth and final phase of the Battle of Britain are meticulously chronicled. This volume not only details every raid and squadron action but also places them within a broader context, including the roles of Bomber and Coastal Commands and the impact on the Home Front.

Sarkar, renowned for his evidence-based research, revisits primary sources to challenge established narratives. This series represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date research on the Battle of Britain, standing out in its extensive bibliography.

Volume 6 explored Reichsmarschall Göring's determination to continue Luftwaffe attacks despite mounting losses. By late September 1940, the German He 111 bombers were shifted to night operations due to unsustainable daylight losses. The final phase saw Me 109 fighter-bombers and high-altitude fighter sweeps dominating daylight engagements. While these tactics were unlikely to defeat Britain, RAF pilots recall this period as the most grueling, with intense high-altitude dogfights between Spitfires and Me 109s.

This volume concludes with a review of October 1940's key events, questioning the month's designation as the battle's end and reflecting on the overall significance of the summer's aerial engagements. Sarkar's work provides invaluable insight into this critical phase of World War II.

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