Battle of Britain Day - September 15th, 1940

In this episode, we talk about the decisive day of September 15th, 1940, when the Royal Air Force repelled two massive Luftwaffe raids in what became known as the Battle of Britain Day. We cover how Britain's radar network and sector defense system allowed the RAF to intercept more than 400 German aircraft, despite being outnumbered and exhausted. We break down Hermann Goering’s failed strategy to gain air superiority ahead of Operation Sea Lion, and how Winston Churchill observed the action firsthand at 11 Group’s command center. We examine the critical role of radar, the sector command structure, and how German overconfidence and tactical missteps resulted in the loss of 79 aircraft and over 130 aircrew. We also explore how civilians on the ground experienced the raids—from London to Kent—and how the collective response across British society helped shape this turning point in the war.

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