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The Royal Navy and the Battle of Britain

English

By (author): Anthony J. Cumming

This persuasive study attacks the key myths surrounding the Battle of Britain to revise the relative status of maritime and aviation factors in the defence of Britain. Without denigrating the heroism of the fighter pilots, Anthony Cumming challenges the effectiveness of the Royal Air Force in 1940 and gives the Royal Navy much greater prominence than others have. He vigourously asserts the ability of British warships to frustrate German plans for Operation Sea Lion and to repel Luftwaffe attacks. The author argues that the RAF took the lions share of the glory only because its colourful image could easily be used manipulate American opinion. Cumming contends that the 70th anniversary of Battle of Britain should celebrate the contributions of the many rather than focusing on the pilot elite, an assertion certain to provoke discussion. About the Author Anthony J. Cumming, after a long career in the British civil service, earned a Ph.D. in history in 2006 and won the University of Londons Julian Corbett Prize for his research. He lives in Devon, UK. See more
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  • Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
  • Publication Date: 30 Sep 2010
  • Publisher: Naval Institute Press
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781591141600

About Anthony J. Cumming

Anthony J. Cumming after a long career in the British civil service earned a Ph.D. in history in 2006 and won the University of Londons Julian Corbett Prize for his research. He lives in Devon UK.

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