The Battle of Britain Episode 3 Their Finest Hour (WW2 Documentary) Timeline
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Date: 2022-07-19
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John
Man, this was definitely a different America in those days. I simply cannot believe that people in the US were aware that London had practically been flattened yet did not rush to Britain's aid? If any of our allies gets attacked nowadays there would be an almost simultaneous response. If China attacked Australia with a single missile we would be attacking China. But from what I've read in history books I seem to remember that there was a lot of isolationist feelings going around the US at that time. People were saying, That wars between them and we don't need to get involved. I think that people are aware now that the US can't just stick it's head in the sand and ignore what's happening in the world. For one thing, we need to preserve free commerce on the oceans. So we have a worldwide Navy.
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Man, this was definitely a different America in those days. I simply cannot believe that people in the US were aware that London had practically been flattened yet did not rush to Britain's aid? If any of our allies gets attacked nowadays there would be an almost simultaneous response. If China attacked Australia with a single missile we would be attacking China. But from what I've read in history books I seem to remember that there was a lot of isolationist feelings going around the US at that time. People were saying, That wars between them and we don't need to get involved. I think that people are aware now that the US can't just stick it's head in the sand and ignore what's happening in the world. For one thing, we need to preserve free commerce on the oceans. So we have a worldwide Navy.
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Jim
Let me add a personal comment here: My mother, Mattie, was one of the many women who went to work during world war 2 in the aircraft industry as one of the many Rosie the Riverter women. My mom and dad worked in the Consolidated Aircraft plant in Ft. Worth, Texas building B 24 bombers during the war. I have a wonderful photo of her in her coveralls going to work. She is gone now but I feel the need to put this comment here. How proud I am of her and my dad for the efforts they made during the war.
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Let me add a personal comment here: My mother, Mattie, was one of the many women who went to work during world war 2 in the aircraft industry as one of the many Rosie the Riverter women. My mom and dad worked in the Consolidated Aircraft plant in Ft. Worth, Texas building B 24 bombers during the war. I have a wonderful photo of her in her coveralls going to work. She is gone now but I feel the need to put this comment here. How proud I am of her and my dad for the efforts they made during the war.
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Pat
Having studied the Battle of Britain since the late 60s, I must say how much I thoroughly enjoyed this series. It was well put together and made for compelling viewing. I especially enjoyed the behind-the-scene portions such as the rotation and rest of squadrons, the controllers, and the commentary of those involved or as witnesses. Youve got to love how the Brits understate things. :-) Thanks!
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Having studied the Battle of Britain since the late 60s, I must say how much I thoroughly enjoyed this series. It was well put together and made for compelling viewing. I especially enjoyed the behind-the-scene portions such as the rotation and rest of squadrons, the controllers, and the commentary of those involved or as witnesses. Youve got to love how the Brits understate things. :-) Thanks!
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mrdtla
Watch Mission of Honor aka Hurricane on Netflix about the Polish 303 Squadron RAF in Battle of Britain.
How they werent allowed to participate in the end of war victory parade and forced to be expatriated to Stalin led Communist Poland. ( Much like Montgomery blaming the Poles for the failure of Market Garden aka A Bridge Too Far. TK
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Watch Mission of Honor aka Hurricane on Netflix about the Polish 303 Squadron RAF in Battle of Britain.
How they werent allowed to participate in the end of war victory parade and forced to be expatriated to Stalin led Communist Poland. ( Much like Montgomery blaming the Poles for the failure of Market Garden aka A Bridge Too Far. TK
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andrew
Britain may not be the best at everything. but we are at almost everything. one thing we can say. especially the further north you go in britain. we have never and never will surrender to any power that be its just something we dont do. and its about the only thing that makes me proud to be a part of it nowadays
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Britain may not be the best at everything. but we are at almost everything. one thing we can say. especially the further north you go in britain. we have never and never will surrender to any power that be its just something we dont do. and its about the only thing that makes me proud to be a part of it nowadays
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Sophia
As a young man while on a road trip we stoped for fuel at a small service station and there was BoB Doe, my father recognized him immediately. They started a conversation that went on for a long time, two old warriors that had a lot to share. RIP John Pat and Boe Doe 238 Sqdn RAF.
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As a young man while on a road trip we stoped for fuel at a small service station and there was BoB Doe, my father recognized him immediately. They started a conversation that went on for a long time, two old warriors that had a lot to share. RIP John Pat and Boe Doe 238 Sqdn RAF.
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christopher
Among that league of nations fighting, I think the nation of Hungary should have been included. For example, the World Champion Table Tennis player who was also served in the British Services Victor Barner from Hungary who was given a British citizenship.
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Among that league of nations fighting, I think the nation of Hungary should have been included. For example, the World Champion Table Tennis player who was also served in the British Services Victor Barner from Hungary who was given a British citizenship.
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Jim
After watching the 3 Episodes of the Battle of Britain, I realize what a great part the women of Britian who came forward to fly the planes and work in the factories during the war. My appreciation and thanks go out to all these women. Thank you to all of you!
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After watching the 3 Episodes of the Battle of Britain, I realize what a great part the women of Britian who came forward to fly the planes and work in the factories during the war. My appreciation and thanks go out to all these women. Thank you to all of you!
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Number
This battle for me will always remain one of the most poignant of all time in our history. It ranks with Trafalgar in 1805 and Waterloo in 1815
which both threatened the Christian survival of the UK and 'The West' as we still know it today.
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This battle for me will always remain one of the most poignant of all time in our history. It ranks with Trafalgar in 1805 and Waterloo in 1815
which both threatened the Christian survival of the UK and 'The West' as we still know it today.
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David
Its not mentioned but while Germany began the BoB with vastly more aircraft, British factories came on stream just in time to seriously out-produce Germany. The Luftwaffe was being eaten away while fighter command was growing stronger.
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Its not mentioned but while Germany began the BoB with vastly more aircraft, British factories came on stream just in time to seriously out-produce Germany. The Luftwaffe was being eaten away while fighter command was growing stronger.
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Apryl
What an ending. That german pilot who lost his 19 friends was sad also. All that death because of racial. Religious and polittical hate. I wish humanswould learn a lesson from all that death. But hete we sit 80 yrs later and no
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What an ending. That german pilot who lost his 19 friends was sad also. All that death because of racial. Religious and polittical hate. I wish humanswould learn a lesson from all that death. But hete we sit 80 yrs later and no
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Timothy
Think about capabilities. Were the Kriegsmarine able to successfully land enough troops, and do the logistics for long enough. No! And that's even without opposition from the RN which massively outnumbered the KMarine.
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Think about capabilities. Were the Kriegsmarine able to successfully land enough troops, and do the logistics for long enough. No! And that's even without opposition from the RN which massively outnumbered the KMarine.
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Robert
My Mum was in London during the Blitz. She watched the planes vapor trails over head. She and her three children would watch on the roof, bombers passed over Clapham, hitting the train junction near by.
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My Mum was in London during the Blitz. She watched the planes vapor trails over head. She and her three children would watch on the roof, bombers passed over Clapham, hitting the train junction near by.
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Andrew
I wasnt born until 1955, but studying the RAF, listening to pilot's stories, and actual movies and other information, Mr Dowding was an interesting person who loved his country and his pilots.
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I wasnt born until 1955, but studying the RAF, listening to pilot's stories, and actual movies and other information, Mr Dowding was an interesting person who loved his country and his pilots.
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argylldon
Mentioned are pilots from the dominions, Poland, Czechoslovakia, the US and England. No mention of the Scottish pilots of 602 and603 squadrons who fought in the Battle of Britain.
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Mentioned are pilots from the dominions, Poland, Czechoslovakia, the US and England. No mention of the Scottish pilots of 602 and603 squadrons who fought in the Battle of Britain.
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Jules
All those who fought in WW2 whether on land, sea or air were just brave beyond belief. Many were just so young. I doubt that there will ever be a generation like them ever again. RIP
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All those who fought in WW2 whether on land, sea or air were just brave beyond belief. Many were just so young. I doubt that there will ever be a generation like them ever again. RIP
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Maurice
Bonjour a tous du Canada For all the British pilot fall in duty r. i. p. (rest in peace) for all
the German aviator my wish go to the plane r. i. p. (rust in peace)
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Bonjour a tous du Canada For all the British pilot fall in duty r. i. p. (rest in peace) for all
the German aviator my wish go to the plane r. i. p. (rust in peace)
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Gregory
This is not a documentary. Its footage taken out of the movie Battle of Britain with a commentary just added to it. And occasionally they added eye-witness accounts
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This is not a documentary. Its footage taken out of the movie Battle of Britain with a commentary just added to it. And occasionally they added eye-witness accounts
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education
Sailor Malan, legendary South African fighter pilot in Battle of Britain. Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, leader of the 'Great Escape' -also a South African.
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Sailor Malan, legendary South African fighter pilot in Battle of Britain. Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, leader of the 'Great Escape' -also a South African.
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Tony
One of those pilots who flew the spits during this period became the Prime Minister of Rhodesia Ian Douglas Smith a Man Amongst Men, we Salute You All. RESPECT
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One of those pilots who flew the spits during this period became the Prime Minister of Rhodesia Ian Douglas Smith a Man Amongst Men, we Salute You All. RESPECT
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