The Battle of Britain was the decisive air campaign fought over Southern England in the summer and autumn of 1940. From July until October 1940 Fighter Command aircrews from over 16 nations fought and died repelling the Luftwaffe. Discover tales of courage, bravery and a host of fascinating, and little-known facts about the combatants, leaders and strategies of both sides. Find out about propaganda employed by both sides to try and influence the battle, the Dowding system relaying information to the pilots in their fighters and the classic 1969 film starring Sir Laurence Oliver. The Amazing and Extraordinary Facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.

Joseph Piercy has written a number of successful books for a range of leading publishers. He is the author of The Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Churchill and Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Shakespeare for Rydon Publishing and The Story of English, 25 Rules of Grammar, A Rum Tale and Slippery Tipples amongst many others. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree in English Studies and is a regular contributor to various magazines and journals. Joseph lives in Brighton.