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World War II - Battle of Britain
This page contains information and resources on the Battle of Britain which took place in the skies over England from July 10 - October 31, 1940.
Battle of Britain:
July 10 - October 31, 1940 |
Battle of Britain Resources:
From Mike Kemble, the Battle of Britain through the eyes of the Air Ministry booklet from 1941.
Overview and key events from Spartacus International.
The History Learning Site's extensive section on the Battle of Britain.
These pages catalogue the official reports of the most important event in Royal Air Force history, the battle fought over Britain between the 10th July and 31st October 1940. For the first time, the complete Fighter Command Operational Diaries for the period have been published in full, day by day over the whole period the battle.
The Battle of Britain Historical Society
The official web site of the Battle of Britain Historical Society. An educational history of the Battle of Britain designed for the internet for use by students and scholars making a study of this period of our modern history. Covering such topics as the leaders of both sides, the pilots, the squadrons, the airfields and the aircraft. Also a concise chronology of the period of the battle during 1940.
The Battle of Britain - Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum's overview of the Battle of Britain.
BBC - History - The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was the German air force's attempt to gain air superiority over the RAF from July to September 1940. Their ultimate failure was one of the turning points of World War Two and prevented Germany from invading Britain. Explore the key events of the Battle of Britain with clips from over 50 years of BBC television and radio programmes.
Polish Air Force in Lincolnshire
An introduction to the the Polish Air Force in Lincolnshire.
Mike Kemble account of this remarkable squadron.
In the United Kingdom, thousands of people have recorded their memories of the Second World War. Recollections of WWII aims promote their stories through providing researchers with a unique directory of oral history collections relating to the Second World War.
RJ Mitchell. A life in Aviation - Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain key days and facts and a commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
World War II British Aircraft and Aviation Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the British RAF in World War II.
World War II German Luftwaffe Aircraft and Aviation Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the German Luftwaffe in World War II.
World War II London Blitz Diary 1939-1945
Diary of my great grandmother Ruby (1884-1970) an English housewife and mother of seven sons living in London during World War Two.
World War II Airforce and Aviator Personal Stories and Accounts
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources dedicated to World War II airforce and aviator personal accounts and stories.
Other European & African Theater Resource Collections:
Additional Resources:
World War II Aircraft and Aviation Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the World War II aircraft and aviation.
World War II Personal Stories and Accounts
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources dedicated to World War II personal accounts.
World War II Pictures and Photos
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources with pictures and photos from and related to World War II.
European & African Theater Battles and Campaigns - 1939-1942
This map plots the the locations of 103 significant World War II battles and campaigns on the Western Front, Eastern Front, Italy, Africa and the Middle East from 1939-1942. Below the map is a listing of these battles and campaigns sorted by date.
European & African Theater Battles and Campaigns - 1943-1945
This map plots the the locations of the 167 significant World War II battles and campaigns on the Western Front, Eastern Front, Italy and North Africa from 1943-1945. Below the map is a listing of these battles and campaigns sorted by date.
Detailed index of EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to World War II. This includes battles, maps, pictures, photos, documents, timelines, museums, forums, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, the European, African and Pacific war theaters, ships, u-boats, naval forces, aircraft, aviation, air forces, tanks, weapons, personal stories, military units, militaria, collectibles, books, video clips and special World War II topics.