The Genius Idea That Won The Battle Of Britain

Imperial War Museums October 1, 2025
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The Battle of Britain showcased not only the bravery of pilots but also the importance of coordination, intelligence, and infrastructure behind the scenes. But how did Britain organise such a strategic success? And what part did Duxford’s Operations Block play in defending the British Isles? Join IWM Duxford tour guide John Lewis as he takes us inside the historic Operations Room: the nerve centre that played a crucial role in stopping Hitler’s aerial invasion of Britain. Plan your visit to IWM Duxford: https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwmduxford Explore and licence the film clips used in this video from IWM Film: https://film.iwmcollections.org.uk/collections/_3aPnPd9g Follow IWM on social media: x.com/I_W_M instagram.com/imperialwarmuseums facebook.com/iwm.london tiktok.com/@imperialwarmuseums #history #ww2 #battleofbritain

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