Bishop, Patrick
Fighter Boys: Saving Britain 1940
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006532040
- author:
- Bishop, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History (Second World War)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Battle of Britain was one of the most crucial battles ever fought, and its outcome depended on the morale and skill of the young men of Fighter Command. This is their story, a history that reveals the fear and exhilaration of life on the frontlines. Patrick Bishop offers an intimate account of this pivotal moment in history, reaching beyond myths to convey the attitudes and experiences of the pilots themselves. The result is a compelling tribute to the exceptional young men who played such a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the battle. By exploring the human side of Fighter Command, Bishop provides a fresh perspective on one of the most celebrated victories in British military history.
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