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Life and Death in the Battle of Britain
- Narrator
- James Lailey
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 24 October 2019
- Run Time
- 6 hours 17 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Frequently speaking to pilots who knew they may not survive the next 24 hours, Mayfield's diary provides a vivid account of the fears and hopes of the young men who risked their lives daily for the defence of Britain. Interspersed with photographs of the men and contextual narrative by IWM historian Carl Warner, this book brings a compelling and direct new perspective to this historic battle.
(P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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Details
- Author
- Carl Warner and The Imperial War Museum
- Narrator
- James Lailey
- Duration
- 6 hours 17 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 October 2019
- ISBN
- 9781472271785
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Military history, Second World War, Air forces and warfare
Synopsis
Guy Mayfield was the Station Chaplain at RAF Duxford during the Battle of Britain. His diary is a moving account of the war fought by the young pilots during that summer of 1940, providing a unique and intimate insight into one of the most pivotal moments in British history.Frequently speaking to pilots who knew they may not survive the next 24 hours, Mayfield's diary provides a vivid account of the fears and hopes of the young men who risked their lives daily for the defence of Britain. Interspersed with photographs of the men and contextual narrative by IWM historian Carl Warner, this book brings a compelling and direct new perspective to this historic battle.(P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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