BATTLE OF BRITAIN from Len DeightonSince the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, the British people have confronted no greater threat to their freedom than in 1940, when Hitler's armies swept through France in a few weeks and stood poised twenty one miles from Dover. Characteristics Book cover finish Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) Special features First edition, Slightly damaged dust jacket Condition Used Number of pages 224 Published date 1980 Languages English Size 11 x 18 x 2