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Focusing on the Battle of Britain's lasting impact, the book explores its evolution from historical event to a significant aspect of British heritage since 1965. Garry Campion analyzes how this narrative has been shaped by various influences, including historians, media, and cultural representations. He examines the postwar experiences of key figures, memorialization efforts, and the role of heritage sites like the RAF Museum. The study includes a case study of RAF Hawkinge, providing insight into the battle's influence on national identity and memory.
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The Battle of Britain in the Modern Age, 1965'2020, Garry Campion
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- 2020
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- Title
- The Battle of Britain in the Modern Age, 1965'2020
- Subtitle
- The State's Retreat and Popular Enchantment
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Garry Campion
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9783030261122
- Series
- Description
- Focusing on the Battle of Britain's lasting impact, the book explores its evolution from historical event to a significant aspect of British heritage since 1965. Garry Campion analyzes how this narrative has been shaped by various influences, including historians, media, and cultural representations. He examines the postwar experiences of key figures, memorialization efforts, and the role of heritage sites like the RAF Museum. The study includes a case study of RAF Hawkinge, providing insight into the battle's influence on national identity and memory.