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The Battle of Britain was a decisive phase in World War Two, lasting from July to September 1940, when the British Royal Air Force fought the German Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain. The Germans were unable to break the British resolve, and as result any plans to invade Britain were shelved; this book chronicles the key points in the battle, as well as the strategy behind the tactics of the two sides.

The Very Brief History series is intended to give the reader a short, concise account of the most important events in world history. Each book provides the reader with the essential facts concerning a particular event or person; no distractions, just the essential facts, allowing the reader to master the subject in the shortest time possible.

With The Very Brief History series, anyone can become a history expert!