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About The Battle Of Britain: How The RAF Stopped A German Invasion | 13 Hours That Saved Britain

This film explores the events of September 15th, 1940 - the day Churchill described as the 'crux of the battle.' On a day now celebrated as Battle of Britain Day, Adolph Hitler's Nazi war planes fought the British Royal Air Force. Dramatic color film footage of aerial combat combined with contemporary interviews show how events in World War II seventy years ago resonate through the generations. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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The Battle Of Britain: How The RAF Stopped A German Invasion | 13 Hours That Saved Britain
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Society
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48 minutes
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English
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War Stories

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