Victory 1940
Victory 1940 by John Dibbs, published by Key Publishing Limited in 2015, is an illustrated work that delves into the pivotal events of the Battle of Britain. This edition spans 224 pages and presents a unique pictorial chronology of the fierce aerial combat that defined a crucial moment in history. Through a combination of contemporary imagery of restored warbirds and previously unpublished archival material, the book offers a fresh perspective on the conflict, highlighting the bravery of the RAF pilots as they faced the formidable Luftwaffe.
Readers will find a compelling narrative that intertwines graphic illustrations with accounts from combatants on both sides, capturing their experiences, triumphs, and tragedies during this historic battle. The book emphasizes the significance of the Battle of Britain, showcasing the military and aviation aspects of the conflict. Dibbs’ photography and extensive image archive enhance the text, providing insights into the events of 1940 and the sacrifices made by those involved. This edition serves as both a historical account and a visual tribute to the courage displayed during this defining moment in military history.
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Scramble! Scramble! Almost 80 years ago the skies over Britain were full of dogfighting aircraft as young pilots of the RAF fought to repel the might of the German war machine. Described by Prime Minister Winston Churchill as ‘Their Finest Hour.’ The Battle of Britain is a defining moment in recent history and remains an inspiration to us all.
Victory 1940 presents a pictorial chronology of the legendary fight, when the might of the Luftwaffe was defeated for the first time by Churchill’s ‘Few.’
The history of the battle as been recounted many times, but this book offers a new and exclusive approach, through razor-sharp contemporary imagery of restored Battle of Britain warbirds combined with extensive archive material previously unpublished.
The graphic illustrations of Victory 1940 are supported by a riveting account of the greatest air battle of all time, as seen through the eyes of the combatants from both sides. We witness their triumph and tragedies as they battle for a cause and survival itself.
Victory 1940 draws upon John Dibbs’ amazing warbird photograpy, and his Battle of Britain restored image archive, which provide fresh insights into the events of 1940 and enhance the compelling text.
In his exclusive foreword to Victory 1940, Battle of Britain Hurricane ace Tom Neil calls for ‘the need to implant in the minds of the young, the gallantry and sacrifices of those who fought in the Battle of Britain, ‘ and that for this reason the book should be ‘read and enjoyed.’
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