The Battle of Britain Was The First Defeat For The German Luftwaffe.

[Sternjaeger II]

Originally Posted by Dutch_851

This seems to confirm what I've suspected for a while, i.e. you don't appear to have read Bungay's book.

Consequently your opinions of Bungay's book are not your own and are based on the opinions of others.

Regurgitation of hearsay is no different whatsoever to propaganda in this context and also demostrates a good deal of bias.

Given the above quote, I'm also beginning to wonder whether you've read James Holland's book also, which you advocated as being 'the definitive book'. More hearsay?

Your 'historical references' so far in this thread seem to come from either Wikipedia or a bonus DVD. Surprising from one who considers himself a member of the historical acadaemia.

I'd be happy to stand corrected of course.

Sorry folks, this is a bit out of context from the way the thread has progressed.

I have indeed, in fact my Bungay's copy is signed as well, it was a present from a friend who works at a bookshop where Bungay made a presentation, otherwise I don't think I would have ever read it. It's enjoyably well written, but it lacks on some points (I have jumped on a couple of chapter I have to admit), and even if you might think that his conclusions are similar to mine, this doesn't make his book a better source for a reliable reference.

Holland's book I bought personally the first week it came out, and albeit being a much harder one to read, I find it more complete and complying to the academic standards of a reliable history books. His conclusions are his own, not mine or someone elses.

You can appreciate that the Wikipedia references that I posted are ALL sourced from, and the DVD I mentioned was just an example that you're taking out of context.

I also mentioned Winston Churchill and Harris, but that must have gone past..

don't remember seeing much posted by you in terms of sources.. oh yes, cos you shared your own opinions, like the rest of us.

This whole thread is getting an immature twist driven by some obtuse nationalistic pride, which has NOTHING to do with the original thread.