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The Battle of Britain: everything you wanted to know

The Battle of Britain: everything you wanted to know

Victoria Taylor answers listener questions surrounding the iconic WW2 aerial battle, busting some of the most commonly-held misconceptions along the way

Emily Briffett

Published: September 24, 2023 at 7:12 AM

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The Battle of Britain has gone down in history as an epic dogfight between the RAF and the Luftwaffe – one where Britain faced overwhelming odds and the threat of an almost inevitable invasion. However, according to Dr Victoria Taylor, this wasn’t exactly the case. In conversation with Emily Briffett, Victoria answers listener questions on the battle, and unpicks some of the most enduring myths surrounding it.

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra