HistoryExtra podcast The Battle of Britain: everything you wanted to know
Sep 23, 2023
Explore the strategies and tactics used by the RAF and the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain. Learn about the heroes of the battle, such as Hurricanes and Spitfires, and the contributions of women in the Air Transport Auxiliary and Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Discover the crucial role of radar and the doubting system in the British victory, and how weather played a significant role in limiting Luftwaffe operations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Difference in Dates and Phases of the Battle of Britain
02:55 • 5min
Strategies and Tactics Used in the Battle of Britain
08:13 • 5min
Heroes and Inspiration
13:31 • 15min
The Achievements of Eric Locke and the Contributions of Women in the Battle of Britain
28:45 • 4min
Radar and the Doubting System in the Battle of Britain
32:19 • 4min
The Role of Weather in the Battle of Britain
35:57 • 21min