First of the Few - 5 June - July 1940

This unique book covers operations a month before the 'official' start of the Battle of Britain: 5 June-9 July 1940.

About the author

Brian Cull is a highly respected Grub Street author with past publications such as Hurricanes over Tobruk, Hurricanes over Malta, Spitfires over Sicily and Buffaloes over Singapore to his credit.

Summary

First of the Few covers operations from 5 June to 9 July 1940, before the start of the Battle of Britain, a period often overlooked. Many of the RAF aircrews experiencing combat for the first time survived as the 'first of the few' to take part in the forthcoming defence of Britain. Setting the scene for one of the greatest battles in history.

Product details

• Authors: Brian Cull
• Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.2012
• EAN: 9781781551165
• ISBN: 978-1-78155-116-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 242 mm x 26 mm
• Weight: 582 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration