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10/07/1940 Nazi planes open the Battle of Britain

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Battle of Britain Statistics | Allied and Axis Losses

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Black Saturday; the bombing of London's docks in WWII.

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How was the Battle of Britain Won? | Animated History

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13 Hours That Saved Britain (Battle of Britain Documentary) | Timeline

The Nazi Luftwaffe launched a large-scale attack against Britain, in order to compel them to agree to a negotiated peace settlement. The Nazis started the air and sea blockade, targeting mostly coastal-shipping convoys, ports and shipping centers. Night bombing attacks on cities known as Blitz followed in next months.