The Nazi Blitzkrieg was unlike any invasion the world had ever seen.
Holland paints a complete picture of that extraordinary summer - a time in which the fate of the world truly hung by a thread..
For the first time, The Battle of Britain tells this most epic of stories from a 360 perspective, drawing on extensive new research from around the world that challenges some of the long-held myths about the battle.
In this darkest hour, Britain's defence was truly a national effort, and one that had been considerably better prepared for than the German attack.
There was Bomber and Coastal Command, the Royal Navy and the incredible Auxiliary Patrol Service.
But between the Nazis and glory stood more than just the pilots of Fighter Command.
It seemed impossible that she would be able to resist invasion.
Within weeks the German armies were at the French coast and looking across at Britain, a country still reeling from the opening salvoes of the war.
It hit Europe with a force and aggression that no-one could counter.
The Nazi Blitzkrieg was unlike any invasion the world had ever seen
