The Royal Navy and Battle of Britain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781591141600)

This persuasive study attacks the key myths surrounding the Battle of Britain to revise the relative status of maritime and aviation factors in the defense 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 vigorously 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 lion's share of the glory only because its colorful 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 provoke discussion.

Author: Anthony J. Cumming
ISBN-10: 1591141605
ISBN-13: 9781591141600
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.40w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2010 pg. 33