The Battle of Britain was one of the most iconic campaigns of World War II; where the "Few" of the Royal Air Force took on the might of the German Luftwaffe. At stake was not just air superiority over the British Isles--a German victory would enable Hitler's plan to invade and conquer the last Allied country left fighting.While most narratives of the battle focus on the brave pilots of Fighter Command; this book tells it from the perspective of the German strategists as they attempted to clear the skies over Britain. Explaining Hermann Göring's plans; the Luftwaffe's capabilities in 1940; the RAF's defenses; and how the fierce aerial battles over south-east England were fought; this fully illustrated fresh study is based on original documents and new analysis by an expert on the campaign.
#464533 in Books Osprey Publishing 2014-09-23 2014-09-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 250.95 x 6.73 x 7.27l; #File Name: 147280509796 pages9781472805096
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Battle on the Virginia frontier.By Stone DogThis Osprey Campaign 273 volume entitled "Point Pleasant 1774" by John F. Winkler is a good account of a little known battle between British-led frontiersmen and a Shawnee-Mingo alliance in what is today the state of West Virginia.The author begins with the strategic situation on the frontier; giving the reader an idea of the Amerindian history of the Ohio valley and I was surprised to read that the Shawnee were immigrants to the Ohio country; having moved there after the area had been emptied of inhabitants as a result of earlier indian warfare. The book chronicles conflicts between the indian tribes and the frontiersmen as both tried to make the Ohio valley their home.A lot of space is used to list all the leaders of both sides. I saw this as useful since so many who participated in this campaign would later earn fame in the Revolutionary war and on the frontier. The reader learns the objectives of both sides and the incidents that led to this battle. There's a good deal about the weaponry and tactics of both sides and their relative numbers and capabilities.The campaign itself is presented to the reader as a very careful and cautious advance of the two wings of Lord Dunmore's small army. They are well-supplied and move at a slow; but secure pace against a foe known for effective ambushes. The battle begins as Indians encounter pickets of the frontiersmen and the Indians lose the element of surprise. Though the Indians are masters of their environment; numbers are telling as the more numerous frontiersmen slowly push them back.I think the author did a good job of setting the stage and giving the reader an idea of the often confusing fight in the forests. The maps are useful and the artwork is excellent. Illustrator Peter Dennis does an excellent job of producing full-color plates that accurately present the participants in period-correct form; fighting in the eastern-American hardwood forests.This is a good title in the Osprey series and one of the few available on this battle; led by the English governor of Virginia just as Virginia and the other colonies were about to declare their independence. Five stars.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Like all books in this series it addresses leadershipBy John MottarHad to read this book because we drove near this site; seeing a sign on the highway for Point Pleasant. A high quality book as expected from Osprey's current Combat series releases. The book reviews a British backed war on the frontier when events along coast and highly settled areas of the country were moving towards rebellion. Like all books in this series it addresses leadership; forces in combat; and the battle supported by good annotated maps. A hard fought battle by both sides; the results were important to the Indians in Ohio and the settlement of Kentucky. Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in American history..2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting for me as a resident of West Virginia ...By John L. LelandVery interesting for me as a resident of West Virginia. The account of the battle itself is competent but what really struck me was how close in time it was to the Revolution; and how many of the soldiers who fought in this battle for the British governor would be fighting against the British within a very short time.
