Why read Fighter?

Book cover of Fighter: The True Story of the Battle of Britain

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'The most honest attempt yet to tell how the Battle of Britain really was' Andrew Wilson, Observer

History is swamped by patriotic myths about the aerial combat fought between the RAF and the Luftwaffe over the summer of 1940. In his gripping history of the Battle of Britain, Len Deighton…

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1 author picked Fighter as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Martin Dugard

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I believe Len Deighton is among the great underrated authors of the last fifty years. John Le Carre overshadows his spy novels, but no less complex and subtle. His sharply drawn characters are unique and complex.

I fell in love with this one because it tells the story of the Battle of Britain in exceptional, nerd-level detail without becoming boring or dry. I was captivated. This book made me want to write my book. Left unsaid is that any author who can write great nonfiction and fiction is a true pro.

From Martin's list on fighter pilots Winston Churchill Battle of Britain.