{"title":"Dilip Sarkar","description":"\u003cp\u003eDilip Sarkar’s works delve into pivotal moments of 20th-century military history, offering detailed explorations of iconic battles and aircraft. His writing provides insight into the strategies and technologies that shaped conflicts such as the Battle of Britain, bringing to life the tension and drama of the skies during wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulously researched accounts that combine technical precision with engaging narrative. Whether discussing the mechanics of the Spitfire or recounting aerial combat, Sarkar’s books appeal to enthusiasts of history and military aviation alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"battle-of-britain-attack-of-the-eagles-by-dilip-sarkar-9781399057912","title":"Battle of Britain Attack of the Eagles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this unprecedented series exploring the big story of the Battle of Britain, renowned historian Dilip Sarkar investigates the wider context and intimate details of the epic aerial conflict in the summer of 1940 from all sides. In so doing, he gives due acknowledgement to the roles of Bomber and Coastal Commands in addition to the fabled Few of Fighter Command. This unique narrative draws upon a lifetime of research, the author having enjoyed a long relationship with survivors and the relatives of casualties; his innumerable interviews and first-hand accounts collated, in addition to privileged access to personal papers, providing essential human interest to this inspirational story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this, the third volume, \u003cem\u003eBattle of Britain: Attack of the Eagles\u003c\/em\u003e, Dilip continues to examine the fighting on a day-by-day, combat-by-combat basis between 13 and 18 August 1940. This period began on 'Eagle Day' and the start of the Luftwaffe's 'Eagle Attack' on Fighter Command. This period of intense fighting saw the defeat of the much-vaunted Stuka dive-bomber and the great attack on north-east England on 15 August 1940. It was during the aerial combats the following day that Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson's Victoria Cross winning action took place over Southampton. All of these actions, and many others, are critically analysed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough diligent research, combined with crucial official primary sources and personal papers, Dilip unravels many myths, often challenging the accepted narrative. This is not simply another dull record of combat losses and claims — far from it. Drawing upon unique first-hand accounts from a wide range of combatants and eyewitnesses, along with Daily Home Intelligence Reports and numerous other primary sources, this book forms part of what is likely to be the first and last such comprehensively woven account of this epic air battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driven by his passion to record and share the human experience of war, Dilip Sarkar is a best-selling and prolific author whose work is highly regarded globally. A noted expert on the Battle of Britain period, the Few and Spitfire stories, Dilip enjoyed a long and very personal relationship with many survivors. Made an MBE for 'services to aviation history' in 2003, he was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society in 2006. A sought after, dynamic speaker both in person and, more recently, 'virtually', Dilip's enthusiasm is infectious; he has exhibited internationally and spoken at innumerable prestigious venues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn experienced broadcaster and presenter, he continues to work on TV documentaries both on and off camera and is a firm supporter of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dilipsarkarauthor.com\"\u003ewww.dilipsarkarauthor.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e32 b\/w illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900288254188,"sku":"9781399057912","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399057912-battle-of-britain-attack-of-the-eagles.jpg?v=1783397340"},{"product_id":"spitfire-manual-1940-by-dilip-sarkar-9781848684362","title":"Spitfire Manual 1940","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to fly the legendary fighter plane in combat using the manuals and instructions supplied by the RAF during the Second World War. An amazing array of leaflets, books, and manuals were issued by the War Office during the Second World War to aid pilots in flying the Supermarine Spitfire. Here, for the first time, and using the original 1940s setting, they are collated into a single book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn introduction is supplied by expert aviation historian Dilip Sarkar. Other sections include aircraft recognition, how to act as an RAF officer, and bailing out, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Reed Book Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712146571500,"sku":"9781848684362","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781848684362-spitfire-manual-1940-1.jpg?v=1791850136"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dilip-sarkar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}