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Jun 2025
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220: The Battle About Britain Pt. 4 - Th...

WESLEY LIVESAY
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This episode delves into the intense aerial battles of July 1940 during the Battle of Britain, focusing on the RAF and Luftwaffe's clash over the skies as Germany sought to dominate the English Channel and cripple British shipping and naval power. From fiery dogfights on July 10th to covert bombing raids that tested Nazi morale, the episode explores the ... Show More
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