«Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed, by so many, to so few» - Sir W. Churchill

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Tribute to the Royal Air Force, House of Commons, 20th August 1940.
"The gratitude of every home in our island, in our Empire and indeed throughout the world, except in the abodes of the guilty, goes out to the British airmen who undaunted by odds, unwearied in their constant challenge and mortal danger are turning the tide of the world war by their prowess and by their devotion. Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. "

The Battle of Britain peaked a month later. Because of German bombing raids Churchill stated Britain was "a whole nation fighting and suffering together". He had worked out the phrase about "The Few" in his mind as he visited the Fighter Command airfields in Southern England.

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[PiggyCam1997]

All I've got to say is LOL the most advanced empire Vs a small island whom had most of their army spread out across the common wealth defeated the Nazis with such a weakened and small army.

[MHumberto]

Precisely for being an Island the German blitzkrieg on Britain was impossible: the Panzer couldn't fly over the English channel. In the air-battle the numbers were however very much uneven in both planes and pilots so yes, it was pretty much David versus Goliath. No less. The problem was strategy - the Nazis were too obsessed and in a rush - and quality of the machines as well: the Spitfire overcame the German BF - 109.

Endurance, obviously, and fine determination.

[riccardus100]

great man,great people

[happionecom]

Thank you Sir Winston Churchill the few gave for the many

[TuffTigersGB]

@PiggyCam1997 Ur realy dumb, we were getting owned till Germany declared war on the USA and USSR.

[happionecom]

@TimBrewin Yes they do each and every time I hear or watch these videos thanks for the response Tim

[TimBrewin]

@happionecom My hairs are standing on end.  God bless the Allied forces.

[MingWree]

@PiggyCam1997 well the Germans weren't an empire.....

[warlordson123]

Winston churchill is my hero.:D

[AirsoftColeraine]

@VelocityHidden probably a nazi lol

[revrbsj]

This man was simply a giant in the history of Western Civilization, and represents much of what is finest in the British people. He is also the only non-American after whom a United States Navy vessel has been named since the Revolutionary War. The USS Churchill, a guided missile destroyer, proudly bears the name of him who also is an honorary citized of the United States as well as a hero to the British.

[jackie901]

We had homefield advantage in this one, a heavy bomber from Germany shot down = 6 - 8 dead airmen/POW's, one Hurricane/Spitfire shot down, one wet airman swimming back to Dover.

And lets all give a round of applause to the Great British weather, we may hate you each day of our daily lives yet you saved us from the Nazi Warmachine leaping the channel.

I think WWII should have been a warning for Argentina/Al Queda/Gadaffi, you do not mess with us for you have brought a fury like no other

[VelocityHidden]

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