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Synopsis: Head of the Luftwaffe, Hermann Göring, was jealous of the man who was pushing for an invasion of Britain - former British ambassador Joachim von Ribbentrop. If the Luftwaffe could bomb Britain out of the war, there'd be no need for a risky invasion, and he could get back into favour with Herr Hitler.

#02 A Battle for air superiority? - Ep 2 Who won the Battle of Britain?

Britain is gripped by fear of invasion. Government leaflet 'If the Invader Comes' calls for pepper and ‘a sharp knife to kill them if necessary.’ Churchill goes on BBC and says ‘we await undismayed by the impending assault. Perhaps it will come tonight.’ So why in private is Churchill saying he doubts the invasion would ever take place?

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#02 A Battle for air superiority? - Ep 2 Who won the Battle of Britain?

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