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The Most Dangerous Enemy
A History of the Battle of Britain
Book • 2000
This book provides a detailed and balanced account of the Battle of Britain, drawing from both British and German sources.
It challenges common myths by highlighting the efficiency, organization, and ruthlessness of the British forces, while exposing the amateurism, ill-preparedness, and poor engineering of the German forces.
The book explores the strategic decisions, technological aspects, and personal experiences of the conflict, making it a classic of military history that looks beyond the mythology to reveal the tragedy, comedy, brutality, and compassion of war.
It challenges common myths by highlighting the efficiency, organization, and ruthlessness of the British forces, while exposing the amateurism, ill-preparedness, and poor engineering of the German forces.
The book explores the strategic decisions, technological aspects, and personal experiences of the conflict, making it a classic of military history that looks beyond the mythology to reveal the tragedy, comedy, brutality, and compassion of war.
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Terry Smith

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