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BATTLE OF BRITAIN 75:
THE 'FEW' POWs
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First-hand interviews from the front
AUGUST
2015
ISSUE 100
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S BRITAIN and the free world marks
the end of the Second World War, so
this month’s issue of Britain at War
gives us different glimpses of the conflict
across almost six years of bitter fighting. In particular, John Nichol’s
cover story dealing with the attacks on Hitler’s V-Weapon sites provides
a chilling reminder that the stakes were always high. It also points up the
fact that, when they were needed the most, some extraordinary heroes
came forward to face daunting challenges in the fight against oppression.
Only last month we carried news coverage of events commemorating
Operation
Dynamo
and the evacuation from Dunkirk, an event which signalled
the commencement of Britain’s defensive stance in holding the line during the
Battle of Britain which, it can be argued, became a pivotal point of the war.
Of course, that battle is remembered largely for the participation of the famed
‘Few’, RAF Fighter Command’s beleaguered and outnumbered pilots. However,
the Battle of Britain was not just about Fighter Command and in this issue we
look at the part played by the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and a small number
of the unsung heroes of RAF Balloon Command as they battled their way
along the English Channel during 1940 whilst under relentless attack from the
Luftwaffe. On the RAF Fighter Command side, however, we look at a somewhat
overlooked few of the ‘Few’ – those pilots who became POW during the battle.
Thus, at the very beginning of our commemorative features covering the 75
th
anniversary of the Battle of Britain this summer, we are able to focus this month
on elements of that battle that are little written about.
Of course, after the Battle of Britain, there were very many highs and lows in the
conduct of the war against Germany and the Axis powers, with the V-Weapon
attacks against Britain in 1944 posing a massive threat and what was really a most
urgent challenge. As it was in 1940, pilots of RAF Fighter Command played their
own important part in defending the country from the V-1 Flying Bombs, but
against the V-2 rockets there could be no defence. Equally, the never-deployed V-3
could have no defensive measure engaged against its missiles and the only option
was to knock out the massive launch sites and facilities for all of the V-Weapons
that were being set up along the French coast within easy range of London.
John Nichol’s feature tells the truly remarkable story of the men, the aircraft and
the bombs of RAF Bomber Command that took on the task of smashing the
threatening V-Weapon sites.
Those who participated in all of these battles and operations were surely
heroes, but perhaps nothing sums up better the unbreakable spirit of Britain, her
Commonwealth and of her Allies than Lord Ashcroft’s feature on the wonderful
Eric Garland. Specially written for Britain at War by Lord Ashcroft to mark the
end of the Second World War, the story is one of the most remarkable courage,
fortitude and endeavour and of a man who served throughout the entire duration of
a war, first as a Commando and later as a RAF fighter pilot, and who amassed three
gallantry awards. It is the story of men such as Garland, and of other often unsung
service personnel, that provides the very substance of Britain at War magazine.
Finally, and whilst the magazine continues to mark significant anniversaries of
all Britain’s conflicts since 1914, Britain at War also has its own milestone event
to mark this month with the publication of its 100
th
edition. To celebrate, we are
running a competition for our readers and the details will be found on page 70. A
mass of exciting prizes are on offer, so be sure to participate. As the saying goes:
You need to be in it to win it!
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FEATURES
24 TALLBOY TAKES ON THE V-WEAPONS
Better known for the legendary Dams Raid, John Nichol tells the
story of what the RAF’s elite 617 Squadron did next.  
88 A FEW NEAR MISSES
In a special feature, Lord Ashcroft interviews a commando turned
Spitfire pilot turned escapee, thrice decorated veteran Eric Garland. 
34 DISASTER IN THE DARDANELLES
Once mighty battleships are humbled by a new technology. Martin
Mace describes the sinking of the unsuspecting HMS
Majestic.  
98 PRISONERS AMONGST ‘THE FEW’
As the Battle of Britain rages over the Channel, Chris Goss tells how
some of the pilots fighting for Britain would end up as POWs. 
42 THE RELUCTANT HERO
Steve Snelling presents the story of Lewis Evans, Wales’ most
decorated, and most modest, soldier of the First World War. 
Using first-hand interviews from the men of the 16th Durham Light
Infantry, Peter Hart reveals what it was like to be in the forefront of
action when the Allies landed at Salerno in September 1943. 
78 INSIDE THE AVALANCHE – SALERNO
Contents
ISSUE 100
AUGUST 2015
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DISASTER IN THE DARDANELLES
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61 BALLOONS UP!
Our Editor details the fate of HMS
Borealis
and the innovative countermeasure that
failed Convoy Peewit. 
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21 FIELDPOST
 
The latest news and events for your diary. 
Your letters, input and feedback. 
August 1915 in our monthly guide to the First World War. August
would see a busy month in the war at sea, a widening of the war’s
global campaigns and a calm before the storm on the Western Front. 
58 FIRST WORLD WAR DIARY
 
72 RECONNAISSANCE REPORT
Includes a new title on the Ghurkhas, the story of a British family
trapped in France and an enduring inter-service rivalry. 
Victory! The war is over! August and September 1945 in the
spotlight in our last look at the key events of the Second World War. 
More tales of valour from the Great War in our monthly series,
including another Hero of the Month from Lord Ashcroft. 
Featuring the Nordenfelt Gun, a relic of the Gallipoli campaign. 
106 DATES THAT SHAPED WORLD WAR TWO
108 GREAT WAR GALLANTRY
  
114 THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN OBJECTS
Editor’s Choice
50 A PLUCKY CHAP
A sad, thought provoking and warming tale of respect for ones
enemies is related by Robin Schäfer.
COVER STORY
A Lancaster of 617 Squadron, RAF
Bomber Command, is loaded with one
of the massive ‘Tallboy’ earthquake
bombs in preparation for another
attack on the German V-Weapon sites
in France. The aircraft carries the name
‘Honor’ and an impressive mission tally
See John Nichol's fascinating account
of the use of these weapons against
the V-Weapon sites on page 24.
(COLOURED BY DAN JARMAN FROM A PHOTOGRAPH
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PRISONERS AMONGST 'THE FEW'
SUPPLIED BY WORLD WAR TWO IMAGES)
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