Duel of Eagles by Peter Townsend Paperback Book

Description: Duel of Eagles by Peter Townsend The Classic Account of the Battle of Britain FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In May 1940, Group Captain Peter Townsend took command of 85 Squadron, tasked with preparing it for the defence of Great Britain against German bombers.It was the beginning of the long, hot, lethal summer in which the RAF and the Luftwaffe fought to the death over England in the furious conflict which ultimately saved Britain from Nazi invasion.DUEL OF EAGLES, Townsends gripping account of the Battle of Britain, is widely acknowledged as the classic account of this desperate, defining clash.Townsend tells the story of dogfights in the sky from the perspectives of pilots on both sides - including his own - and traces the background of the conflict, from the years of secret preparation in Germany following the end of the First World War to the ruthless political manoeuvres played out on the ground in England as the RAF was established.This dramatic and evocative account of the air battles which changed the course of the Second World War and the people involved is a powerful and epic telling of one of the greatest triumphs in British military history. A remarkable exercise in research at air-crew levels. He writes of air combat with verve and at times almost with poetry Sunday TimesLively and well written ... encompasses moments of exhilaration and terror Kirkus ReviewsA fine book Len Deighton, New York Times Details ISBN1913727076 Author Peter Townsend Publisher Silvertail Books Year 2021 ISBN-10 1913727076 ISBN-13 9781913727079 Publication Date 2021-06-24 UK Release Date 2021-06-24 Pages 426 Format Paperback Imprint Silvertail Books Place of Publication Ferndown Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-06-24 NZ Release Date 2021-06-24 DEWEY 940.5421 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132340691;

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