nighttime bombing of German oil facilities was considered as a success by the pilots, but later reconnaissance revealed little to no damage. The British were concerned bombing Germany would result in retaliation on English cities by the Luftwaffe. However, the minimal damage to the German facilities was viewed by the Germans as a bombing error. The British soon realized the French campaign was lost, and now should they abandon their army and save their air forces? One word here: Dunkirk.

Chapter 10 - Desperate Measures: Wasted Resources

The British ground and air forces were withdrawn from the continent, leaving behind their small arms, tanks and other vehicles. Now they were alone. Fighter production was to be increased, but that would take time. The fighters would fight the German bombers, whileBritish aircraft were to bomb the landing beaches. The fear of an impending invasion was overwhelming. Measures were taken to find and equip with bomb racks anything that could be found. Aircraft from the United States that were bound for France and Belgium were diverted to Britain. However, many of the aircraft delivered were deemed unnecessary or inadequate for the work at hand.

Czech and Polish pilots fled to France and Britain to continue their fight with the Germans. But once again these valuable resources were not used to real advantage.

Chapter 11 - Preparing for Invasion.

Amid the ongoing conflicts between the British military leaders on how the British air power should be used, preparation to resist an invasion in undertaken.

Chapter 12 - Dowding's Battle.

The Battle of Britain is presented