In 1940 Britain was in the grip of World War 2. When Germany began to send bomber planes over Britain, one of the greatest battles of the war began. There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that people remember them forever. In words and pictures, Gillian Clements tells the stories of these Great Events through simple narrative text and lively, informative line illustrations. These books are perfect for the emerging independent reader at upper Key Stage 1.