About the Author
Len Deighton
ISBN 9780241505373
Rs. 798
Penguin Classics
Fighter
Who it's for: Readers interested in World War II history and military strategy
Len Deighton's 'Fighter' offers an incisive and unvarnished account of the Battle of Britain. Drawing on a decade of meticulous research and his own wartime experiences, this seminal work challenges long-held patriotic myths, presenting a more objective and ultimately more inspiring truth about the aerial combat fought between the RAF and the Luftwaffe in the summer of 1940.Why You Should Read? Explores the true history of the Battle of Britain, moving beyond common patriotic narratives. Provides a deep dive into military strategy and wartime experiences through extensive research. Offers a fresh, objective perspective on a pivotal moment in World War II history. Considered a classic work that revolutionized thinking about the Battle of Britain.
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- Based on a decade of meticulous research and the author's wartime experiences
- Challenges long-held patriotic myths about the Battle of Britain
- Offers an objective perspective on RAF and Luftwaffe aerial combat in 1940
- Considered a classic work that revolutionized thinking about the battle
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It is an account of the Battle of Britain, focusing on the aerial combat between the RAF and the Luftwaffe in 1940, based on extensive research and the author's wartime experiences.
How is this different from other books on the Battle of Britain?
It challenges patriotic myths and presents a more objective, unvarnished view, which has been considered revolutionary in its approach.
What kind of research did the author do?
The author drew on a decade of meticulous research, along with his own wartime experiences, to inform the book.
Is this a fiction or non-fiction book?
It is categorized as classic fiction, but it is a historical account based on research and personal experience.