In Part Two we cover Germany's attempt to destroy Britain's RAF and crush morale with the firebombing of London and other cities. The bombing continues throughout 1940 and midway through 1941- causing 23,000 civilian deaths and leaving many thousands homeless or orphaned. Also covered- pilots from over 20 countries respond to fly for the RAF.

Sources: Bungay, Stephen; The Most Dangerous Enemy-The Battle of britain London Aurem Press; Collier, Richard, eagle Day, The battle of britain (1962); Churchill, Winston S, The Second World war- The Grand Alliance Vol 3;

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