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The Battle of Britain -- YouTube - Full movie (Flash)

The Battle of Britain -- The official World War II US government account of Great Britain's stand against the Nazi war machine after the Dunkirk evacuation.

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States.This motion picture film focuses on the British defense against German aerial warfare, August-December, 1940. It emphasizes the courage of the people and the skill of the Royal Air Force (RAF.) Explains Adolf Hitler's plan for invading England after gaining air superiority. It shows Hitler in Paris and German troops ready for the invasion, Britons setting up defenses, training for civilian defense and manning machines. Shows invasion defense training; citizens greeting Winston Churchill; and German planes bombing British convoys, coastal fortifications and airfields. RAF pilots man planes and down Germans. An English pilot is rescued in the Channel. Industrial cities are bombed but continue production. In September, the attacks are turned to London, to crush the spirit of the people. Children are sent from the city. Consists mostly of activities during air raids. Footage shows damage and air raid shelters, scarred London landmarks, and General Hermann Goring. Emphasizes the determination of the British people; citizens comment on the raids. English planes bomb a German target. Coventry is flattened in retaliation. Records the London bombing on Christmas Eve, causing the largest fire in recorded history. Water is pumped from the Thames.An Orientation Film from the Office of the Chief Signal Officer.This historical recording from the National Archives may contain variations in audio and video quality based on the limitations of the original source material.The content summary for this video is adapted from an historical description provided by the government agency or donor at the time of production release.

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States.This motion picture film focuses on the British defense against German aerial warfare, August-December, 1940. It emphasizes the courage of the people and the skill of the Royal Air Force (RAF.) Explains Adolf Hitler's plan for invading England after gaining air superiority. It shows Hitler in Paris and German troops ready for the invasion, Britons setting up defenses, training for civilian defense and manning machines. Shows invasion defense training; citizens greeting Winston Churchill; and German planes bombing British convoys, coastal fortifications and airfields. RAF pilots man planes and down Germans. An English pilot is rescued in the Channel. Industrial cities are bombed but continue production. In September, the attacks are turned to London, to crush the spirit of the people. Children are sent from the city. Consists mostly of activities during air raids. Footage shows damage and air raid shelters, scarred London landmarks, and General Hermann Goring. Emphasizes the determination of the British people; citizens comment on the raids. English planes bomb a German target. Coventry is flattened in retaliation. Records the London bombing on Christmas Eve, causing the largest fire in recorded history. Water is pumped from the Thames.An Orientation Film from the Office of the Chief Signal Officer.This historical recording from the National Archives may contain variations in audio and video quality based on the limitations of the original source material.The content summary for this video is adapted from an historical description provided by the government agency or donor at the time of production release.