EAGLE DAYS: LIFE AND DEATH FOR THE LUFTWAFFE IN THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

The article focuses on "Eagle Days," a book by Victoria Taylor that offers a fresh perspective on the Battle of Britain by examining the experiences of German forces, particularly the Luftwaffe, during the summer of 1940. Taylor utilizes a variety of primary sources, including contemporary newspaper articles and materials from the Third Reich's war reporters, to provide insights into the thoughts and emotions of those fighting against the Royal Air Force (RAF). The book explores not only the pilots but also the experiences of paratroopers, signallers, medics, and anti-aircraft gunners, highlighting the psychological impact of the campaign's inconclusiveness on German troops. The reviewer praises the work as a significant contribution to the literature on the Battle of Britain, filling a long-standing gap in understanding the enemy's perspective. [Extracted from the article]