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…Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

The Battle of Britain. …Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”. Prime Minister Winston Churchill, August 1940. Statistics. Defending the Nation - “The Nation at War”. Press ‘Esc’ at any time to end the presentation.

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…Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

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  1. The Battle of Britain …Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” Prime Minister Winston Churchill, August 1940 Statistics Defending the Nation -“The Nation at War” Press ‘Esc’ at any time to end the presentation.

  2. Fighter Command Fighter Aircraft – 1st July 1940 Source: The Battle of Britain by Alfred Price (1990)

  3. Luftwaffe Fighter Aircraft – July 1940 Who had the most fighters available at the start of theBattle of Britain? Difference in Fighter Command and Luftwaffe fighter strength = Source: The Battle of Britain by Alfred Price (1990)

  4. Luftwaffe Bomber Aircraft – July 1940 Source: The Battle of Britain by Alfred Price (1990)

  5. The Luftwaffe had the numerical advantage in terms of pilots and planes at the beginning of the Battle of Britain? Although the number of planes were important what other factors can you think of that could have influenced the outcome of the battle? Source: The Battle of Britain by Alfred Price (1990)

  6. Pilots Killed Discuss the composition of the R.A.F. in 1940. How do you explain this mix of nationalities? Source: The Battle of Britain by Len Deighton (1980)

  7. Pilots Killed How many pilots took part in the Battle of Britain according to this table? How many pilots lost their lives during the Battle? Total: Total: Source: The Battle of Britain by Len Deighton (1980)

  8. Pilots Killed Which country lost the most pilots? Which country lost the most pilots in proportion to the number of pilots that it had in the R.A.F? Country: Country: Source: The Battle of Britain by Len Deighton (1980)

  9. Aircraft lost in combat between 24th August and 6th September, 1940. Aircraft lost in combat between 16th September and 31st October, 1940. Which Air Force suffered the greatest losses during each period shown? Which Air Force lost the most aircraft overall and by how many? Source: The Battle of Britain by Len Deighton (1980)

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