World War II Today: August 8
1940 The Luftwaffe renews its attacks against Channel convoys and its escorts, with heavy air battles occurring over the Channel. The Germans lose 31 aircraft against the RAF’s 16. The Home Secretary announces July civilian air raid casualty figures as 258 killed and 320 seriously injured. British forces pay increased by 6d per day; privates’ […]
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