BATTLE OF BRITAIN: THE FIGHT FOR THE SKY

Product Details

• UPC: 5034504701076
• Director: Not specified
• Genre: Documentary, War
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Pegasus Entertainment
• Release date: 2002

Overview

"Battle of Britain: The Fight for the Sky" is a captivating documentary that tells the story of one of the most critical battles of World War II. With the surrender of France on June 22, 1940, Britain and her Commonwealth stood alone against the might of the German armed forces. In that dark summer of 1940, the threat of invasion hung heavily over Britain, and children were once more evacuated to the countryside.

The documentary features newly discovered footage and gives full justice to the exceptional Commander, Hugh Dowding, to Keith Park, his second-in-command, and to all the men and women who, during that dark summer of 1940, inflicted the first defeat on German arms.

Product Specifications

• Format: DVD
• Region: All Regions, PAL
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
• Run Time: 52 minutes (approx.)

Scene Selection

1. Introduction
2. The Battle of Britain Begins
3. 'Finger Four' Versus 'The Big Wing'
4. 'Eagle Day'
5. Göring Makes a Strategic Error
6. Hitler Cancels Operation 'Sealion'

Special Features

• 6 Scene Selections
• 10 Excerpts from Other War File Titles
• Stills Gallery
• Interactive Menu

Interesting Facts

• The Battle of Britain was fought from July 10 to October 31, 1940.
• The battle was marked by heavy casualties on both sides, with an estimated 1,547 British and Commonwealth pilots killed or wounded.
• The battle was a turning point in the war, marking the first major defeat for Nazi Germany.

From Backside:

With the surrender of France on 22nd of June 1940. Britain and her Commonwealth stood alone against the might of the German armed forces. In that dark summer of 1940, the threat of invasion hung heavily over Britain and children were once more evacuated to the countryside.
The army was still recovering from its defeat in France and could offer no real defence against invasion. Britain had a strategy to meet the German threat, which was due to one man. Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding. Against enormous internal pressure, Dowding had resisted committing the majority of his Spitfire and Hurricane squadrons to the battle on the Continent, knowing that the major battle was yet to come the Battle for Britain itself.
Having preserved his squadrons, Dowding could now concentrate on his four-point master plan of defence: a fighter strike force of Spitfires and Hurricanes, a superbly flexible radar fighter direction system, a defence shield of anti-aircraft cover and a brilliantly simple defence strategy, disrupting the bomber attacks before they could reach their targets, but ensuring enough air cover for the bases of the squadrons involved in the battle.
This documentary, using newly discovered footage, gives full justice to the exceptional Commander, Hugh Dowding, to Keith Park, his second-in-command, and to all the men and women.