From the bestselling author of Fighter Boys & Bomber Boys, this is a magisterial chronicle of a defining episode in British history: the epic struggle of the Royal Air Force with the Luftwaffe. Patrick Bishop's Battle of Britain is a compelling account of Britain's fight for national survival, from the shock defeat & evacuation from Dunkirk in May/ June 1940 to fighter Command's assertion of superiority over the Luftwaffe in mid-September. Battle of Britain takes the reader through that summer day by day, revealing the ongoing battle's impact on flyers & civilians alike. By enhancing his narrative with eye-witness accounts, diary extracts & pilot profiles, Bishop brings the often horrific reality of air combat vividly to life. In Battle of Britain Patrick Bishop has written the definitive account of one of the pivotal moments in twentieth-century British history, & a nation's 'finest hour'. ...

The Battle of Hastings is probably the best-known & perhaps the most significant battle in English history causing a lasting shift in cultural identity & national pride. This title explores the military background to the battle & investigates both the sources for our knowledge of what actually happened in 1066. ...

The date of the battle of Hastings
- 14 October, 1066
- is probably the most famous in English history. This book shows that,

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World War II was only a few hours old when the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest campaign of the Second World War & the most complex submarine war in history, began with the sinking of the unarmed passenger line Athenia by the German submarine U30. Based on the mastery of the latest research & written from a Mid-Atlantic ...

Published to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, this book contains interviews with survivors of this savage, strategically important campaign. Over 30, 000 seamen lost their lives & 85 per cent of U-boat crews were killed. ...

If you are looking for a fun board game for your next dinner party or social gathering then, Battle of the Sexes, The Battle Continues is well worth a look. The Battle of the Sexes pits women against men & is really a game for the grownups. By splitting in to male & female teams, the idea is to advance across the board by answering trivia questions from a card. There are two decks of question cards, one with questions that women are more likely to know & the other with questions related to male interest topics. The women are asked the male questions & vice versa. Each card has 3 questions & part of the fun of Battle of the Sexes is to decide which one your team is less likely to know. There are so many fun elements to this board game so expect some raucous laughter as well as some mock outrage & indignation. Battle of the Sexes is best played in groups although you could play it as a couple. ...

Ex-Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton knows more than his fair share about keeping going. As a recruit he survived the infamously

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Calling all gamers to look to the sky for supply drops & this Battle Royal Birthday Banner Kit!


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Party in style with these fantastic Battle Royal Lunch Napkins, ideal for setting out an exciting gaming theme party!



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Party in style with these fantastic Battle Royal Plastic Cups, ideal for setting out an exciting gaming theme party!



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