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The Battle of Britain: Attack of the Eagles What was Eagle Day in the summer of 1940? Why did German intelligence so badly underestimate Britain’s defences? And was British success really down to “The Few”? In part 3 of our Battle of Britain series, James Holland and Al Murray explore the Luftwaffe’s assault on Britain, the failings of German strategy, and the extraordinary RAF defence that stopped the Nazi war machine. This episode covers: • Eagle Day and the Luftwaffe’s plan for victory • Why German intelligence about the RAF was so poor • The role of “The Few” and how the RAF fought back • How Britain survived the decisive battles of summer 1940 Start your free trial at patreon.com/wehaveways to unlock exclusive content. Get livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening, bonus shows, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com Membership: patreon.com/wehaveways 00:00 Intro: Operation Sea Lion planning headaches 04:55 1 Aug Führer Directive: air war against Britain 06:44 The Luftwaffe's faulty intel 09:16 12 Aug: Strikes on RDF & Portsmouth; Ventnor knocked out, fast RAF repairs 11:59 13 Aug “Eagle Day” 16:37 15 Aug looms; wider war: Malta, Med, 150 tanks to Egypt; Destroyers-for-Bases 21:27 Allies arrive: Polish, Czech, French & Belgian pilots join 26:19 Churchill at Bentley Priory; genesis of “the few” line 27:26 16–17 Aug 31:43 Home front mood: “calm—it’s just a nuisance” 33:01 18 Aug “Hardest Day”: escort failures; Neumann down over Isle of Wight & captured 34:46 The weather turns 35:28 The scoresheet: how the two air forces are holding up