Building Radar: Forging Britain's Early-Warning Chain,1939-1945
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (943 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0413772292 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 686 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With numerous maps and structural studies, the book presents the history of British ground radar through its fabric and evolving geography, showing how the system was shaped by the march of war and as it grew, provided a new focus for the talents of engineers, designers, and builders.. By 1941, radar stations were controlling night fighters in the Blitz. A year later they were scanning the sea approaches, sentinels against Hitler’s navy and invasion fleets. Many things helped the Allies win World War II, but none was more important than radar. Radar’s decisive role in 1940 is widely known—the tall towers of the Chain Home stations stand beside the hurricanes and Spitfires, beside Churchill, Dowding, and the men and women of Fighter Command as enduring symbols of Britain’s "finest hour." Yet the Battle of Britain was just one episode of the story. Already by 1940 the system had a long history: five years in the building, the Chain Home layout was shaped by strategic thinking extending back to World War I. Diversity fostered growth. By 1943, radar was preparing to meet the V-weapons&md
He is the author of AA Command and Fields of Deception. About the AuthorColin Dobinson is a freelance historian who studied archaeology at the universities of York and Cambridge.
Almost all you will ever want to know about building the UK's radar defenses Otavio Maia Chelotti I bought this book through amazon.co.uk and can say it is the best available text on Great Britain's radar defenses in World War II. It is a detailed description of how their installation evolved, from the point of view of policy decisions and material implementation. The level of detail is impressive (there are over 30 maps with the location of different radar types, like CH, CHL, etc,
He is the author of AA Command and Fields of Deception. Colin Dobinson is a freelance historian who studied archaeology at the universities of York and Cambridge.