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Source: BBC World Service/PRI/WGBH Boston "The World"

Roundup

8-25-06

Was Battle of Britain won by Royal Navy? [audio 5min]

An article in the British magazine History Today reexamines one of the events of World War II. It calls into question what many believe led to Britain being saved from Nazi invasion. Alex Gallafent reports.

Read entire article at BBC World Service/PRI/WGBH Boston "The World"