The German Air Force in 1940 was both larger and technically superior to the Royal Air Force. Its pilots were also battle hardened, after a clever deployment of ?assistance' during the recent Spanish Civil War. In Britain, the appointment of Hugh Dowling to head up the RAF's Fighter Command in 1934 led to an urgent modernization of both the structure and aircraft. He had also recognized the potential value of new weaponry, such as Radar. Nevertheless, in June 1940 when the Battle of France ended, the urgent plans for building the UK's defences were still far from complete. Find out how Britain survived and ultimately turned the tables to stop the onslaught of the Nazis in Europe. This six book series looks at the men, the aircraft, the technology and the tactics that enabled victory to be won in the amazing story of The Battle of Britain. Until 1940, British and German intelligence were operating at the same levels. Both had both success and minor errors or had fallen foul to believing the 'bluff' of the other, but neither had truly developed an advantage. In Britain however, the recruitment of amateur radio enthusiasts was part of a developing, elaborate plan to take intelligence to a tactical offensive level by sending false information to German field officers. This, coupled with the development of a defensive strategy using radio listening devices capable of reporting enemy aircraft movements, moved Britain into a new phase and form of warfare, which has been used ever since. The use of Radar and the secret war being conducted over the airwaves has become a fascinating story of intrigue, strategy, technology and skill never before exploited until 1940. ILLUSTRATIONS b/w osome colour *
