About the Book: Fighter: The True Story of the Battle of Britain offers a fresh and myth-busting examination of one of the most famous aerial battles of the Second World War. Drawing on extensive research and Len Deighton’s own wartime experiences, the book challenges popular legends surrounding the RAF and Luftwaffe confrontation of 1940. With detailed analysis of strategy, technology, leadership, and the experiences of those who fought, Deighton presents a more nuanced and objective account of the campaign. A compelling military history that reveals the complexity, courage, and reality behind the Battle of Britain.