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Noun: Battle of Britain
  1. The air battle between British and German air forces over Britain during World War II (1940), in which Britain's successful defence prevented German invasion
    "The Battle of Britain was a crucial turning point in World War II"

Type of: battle, conflict, engagement, fight

Part of: Second World War, World War 2, World War II

Encyclopedia: Battle of Britain