Decisive Battles of Hitler's War: Battle of Britain

To Adolf Hitler in 1940, Britain was no more than an irritant on his periphery to his rapidly expanding Third Reich.

He was correct in his assumption that Britain had been almost fatally weakened by the fight of Dunkirk. If Britain were to be subdued, there seemed to be no more auspicious time than 1940.

The Luftwaffe had proven themselves invincible, which filled them with pride and enthusiasm.