Forgotten Voices of the Blitz and the Battle for Britain

As Hitler launched Operation Sealion, he recognized the critical need to eliminate the threat posed by the RAF to his invading forces. He believed that a relentless aerial assault, along with a U-Boat blockade, could force Britain into negotiations. The Luftwaffe aimed to draw Fighter Command into battle to decisively defeat it, yet Fighter Command remained prepared, equipped with skilled pilots, advanced aircraft, and strategically designed control systems.