Book Chapter

ENGLISH HISTORY. SUMMARY.: CHAPTER III.—THE AIR BATTLE OF BRITAIN

1940

Overview

Position of French Fleet and Colonies (pg. 51). The French Armistice with Germany (pg. 52). British Alarm (pg. 52). Seizure of French Ships in British Ports (pg. 52). Clash with French Fleet in N. Africa (pg. 53). Nation's Approval of Government's Action (pg. 53). Demilitarisation of French Naval Units at Alexandria (pg. 53). Disablement of the Richelieu (pg. 53). Defection of French Colonies (pg. 54). Britain's Perilous Position (pg. 54). Spurt in Arms Production (pg. 54). Preparations Against Invasion (pg. 55). Air Raids on Germany (pg. 55). German Air Raids on England (pg. 56). Attacks on British Shipping (pg. 56). Premier on Britain's Readiness (pg. 56). Overseas Evacuation of Children (pg. 57). British Command of the Mediterranean (pg. 57). Situation in N. Africa (pg. 58). Closing of Burma Road (pg. 58). Friction with Japan (pg. 58). Treatment of Enemy Aliens (pg. 59). Release of Certain Groups (pg. 59). Proposed Courts Martial (pg. 60). Ministry of Information's Fussiness (pg. 60). New Budget (pg. 61). Changes in Purchase Tax (pg. 61). Chancellor's Appeal for Saving (pg. 61). Purchase Tax Schedule (pg. 62). Criticism of Government's Economic Policy (pg. 62). New Unemployment Insurance Bill (pg. 62). Food Production Plans (pg. 63). Secret Session Protest (pg. 63). Government's Bid for Unity in India (pg. 63). Rejection by Congress (pg. 64). Recognition of Foreign Governments in England (pg. 64). Lull in Military Operations (pg. 64). German Attack on Convoy (pg. 65). Aerial Invasion of Britain (pg. 65). British Figures of Losses (pg. 65). Reaction of the Country (pg. 66). Loss of British Somaliland (pg. 66). Britain and the French Food Supply (pg. 67). Premier's Warning (pg. 67). Renewal of Air Battle (pg. 68). Control of Air Raid Warning System (pg. 68). Night Bombing of London (pg. 68). The Protective Barrage (pg. 69). Famous Buildings Hit (pg. 69). Work of Civil Defence Services (pg. 69). Failure of Day Raids (pg. 70). R.A.F. Raids (pg. 70). Factory Work During Raids (pg. 70). The Shelter Problem (pg. 71). Government Steps (pg. 71). German Preparations for Invasion (pg. 71). Their Frustration (pg. 72). New German Air Raid Tactics (pg. 72). Londoners' Morale (pg. 72). Premier on the Raid Danger (pg. 73). Increased Severity of the Blockade (pg. 73). Acquisition of U.S. Destroyers (pg. 74). Commencement of Italian Invasion of Egypt (pg. 74). Expedition to Dakar (pg. 74). Its Failure (pg. 75). Premier's Statement (pg. 75).

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