Battle of Britain: The Real Story
SYNOPSIS
James Holland presents a fresh analysis into the Battle of Britain, exploring the lesser-told German point of view, and highlighting the role of those who supported the Few during the summer of 1940.
Focusing on the tactics, technologies and intelligence available to both sides, Holland examines the ways in which both Germany and Britain used their resources: from aircraft to air defence, and from intelligence to organisation. And, by gaining rare firsthand testimony from German veterans, and access to the untapped diaries and documents we reveal that this was a battle of two sides and many layers. Part of the Battle of Britain season to mark the 70th anniversary.
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PHOTO: JAMES AND HANS
James Holland meets Hans Ekkehard Bob, who was a Luftwaffe fighter pilot.
PHOTO: CLIVE AND HANS
Clive Denney, a Spitfire and Hurricane display pilot with Hans Ekkehard Bob, who was a Luftwaffe fighter pilot.
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN SEASON
This programme is part of a season marking the 70th anniversary of The Battle Of Britain across BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Four.
BBC HISTORY
Explore the key events of the Battle of Britain with clips from over 50 years of BBC television and radio programmes.
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BROADCASTS
- Wed 22 Sep 201020:00
- Wed 22 Sep 201021:30
- Sun 26 Sep 201023:00
- Mon 27 Sep 201000:40
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