Battle of Britain : Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour

Summary: The task of defending southern England from airborne attack during WWII fell to pilots in the Royal Air Force, supplemented in their darkest hour by more than 100 flyers from Canada. These Canadians, some from famous families, some straight off the farm, served in 47 different Battle of Britain squadrons. Now, for the first time, bestselling military historian Ted Barris tells the riveting story of their crucial role in this do-or-die-battle. Barris lives in Toronto, ON. From the author of 'Dam Busters' and 'Battle of the Atlantic'.