Wednesday 22 September 2010

Battle of Britain: The Real Story

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SYNOPSIS

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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.

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.

Go to The Battle of Britain Season website

BBC HISTORY

Explore the key events of the Battle of Britain with clips from over 50 years of BBC television and radio programmes.

BBC History: The Battle of Britain

CREDITS

Presenter
James Holland
Participant
Toby Farrell
Director
Aaron Young