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WW2: How Britain Ignored the Mother of All Secrets

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Ignoring the Radar Warning: A Fatal Oversight in WWII

This chapter explores the British military's neglect of German radar technology leading up to and during the early stages of World War II. It examines both the warnings that were ignored and the tragic consequences that ensued, including significant losses for the British forces.

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