The Splendid and the Vile - Part Two: A Certain Eventuality Summary & Analysis

Erik Larson
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The Splendid and the Vile - Part Two: A Certain Eventuality Summary & Analysis

Erik Larson
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Summary

Chapter 11: Lindemann met with a member of air force intelligence named Dr. Jones who outlined the evidence he had found of a German technological advance. Intelligence evidence suggested that the Germans had developed a new system of radio beams that could guide airplanes at night, greatly increasing the strength and accuracy of the Luftwaffe. Lindemann initially believed this was impossible, but further evidence presented at a subsequent meeting convinced him to take this matter seriously. He informed Churchill who was meanwhile still dealing with France and the United States.

Chapter 12: At Chequers, the Prime Minister's country house, Churchill gathered with both family and government staff and continued to work. He was still focused on increasing the production of fighters for the RAF and on securing the French navy fleet in the event of the French surrender.

Chapter 13: While Churchill continued...

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