Battle of Britain books. Recommendations?

[Sternjaeger II]

If you want an accurate and up to date read I would suggest "The Battle of Britain" by James Holland, and for an interesting German counterpart "Spitfire over my tail" by Ulrich Steinhilper.

[winny]

Originally Posted by Sternjaeger II

If you want an accurate and up to date read I would suggest "The Battle of Britain" by James Holland, and for an interesting German counterpart "Spitfire over my tail" by Ulrich Steinhilper.

James Hollands book is my favourite, good call.

If you can find a hardback copy of Patrick Bishop's Battle of Britain it's well worth it, it's a day by day account of the battle, full colour, one of those nice things to own.

[Kurfürst]

In addition to the above, these ones, for a in depth German background on the BoB:

http://www.afhra.af.mil/shared/media...090518-051.pdf
http://www.afhra.af.mil/shared/media...090518-052.pdf
http://www.afhra.af.mil/shared/media...090518-055.pdf

From: http://www.afhra.af.mil/studies/numb...ies151-200.asp

[Sternjaeger II]

Originally Posted by winny

James Hollands book is my favourite, good call.

If you can find a hardback copy of Patrick Bishop's Battle of Britain it's well worth it, it's a day by day account of the battle, full colour, one of those nice things to own.

Yep,it is widely regarded as the best book on the topic,many universities suggest it as a study reference as well.

[Moggy]

Originally Posted by Dutch_851

Derek Robinson touched on his views on the invasion in his novel 'Piece of Cake' but I've not read Invasion 1940.

Dutch, I've got Derek Robinson's Invasion 1940 (well most of his books actually). Although he makes a convincing argument about German intentions, I don't agree with him. Well worth a read if you're into his style of writing...which I am.

[MB_Avro_UK]

Originally Posted by Kurfürst

In addition to the above, these ones, for a in depth German background on the BoB:

http://www.afhra.af.mil/shared/media...090518-051.pdf
http://www.afhra.af.mil/shared/media...090518-052.pdf
http://www.afhra.af.mil/shared/media...090518-055.pdf

From: http://www.afhra.af.mil/studies/numb...ies151-200.asp

Many thanks. Very useful reading.

[PeterPanPan]

Brian Lane's Spitfire! is an excellent read, written shortly before his death in 1942.

PPP

[Catseye]

Duel of Eagles by Peter Townsend.
You know, the Peter Townsend that was a Hurri pilot and was an item with Princess Margaret back in the day.

Very detailed timelines comparing both sides. The development of the individuals, attitudes, systems, aircraft and the marrying of these individuals when they met in combat.

This is an excellent read IMHO. Far beyond the norm as it is written by a person who experienced it and who has a gripping narative combined with very detailed information from both sides.

Cheers

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by Catseye

Duel of Eagles by Peter Townsend.
You know, the Peter Townsend that was a Hurri pilot and was an item with Princess Ann back in the day.

Think you mean Princess Margaret, but good book ref thanks!

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by Moggy

Dutch, I've got Derek Robinson's Invasion 1940 (well most of his books actually). Although he makes a convincing argument about German intentions, I don't agree with him. Well worth a read if you're into his style of writing...which I am.

Thanks Moggy (where did you get that name? Always had my suspicions!), I am also. I actually prefer Goshawk Squadron to Piece of Cake and must get the prequels sometime.