The Battle of Britain: An OverviewThe Battle of Britain (10 July – 31 October 1940) was the first major campaign fought almost entirely in the air. The Hawker Hurricane’s RoleOften overshadowed in popular memory by the more glamorous Supermarine Spitfire, the Hawker Hurricane was, in fact, the backbone of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. Some key points:The Hurricane destroyed more German aircraft during the Battle of Britain than all the other air and ground defences combined in many estimates. How the Battle Was Lost by Germany & its ConsequencesThough “lost” is perhaps a strong word: Hitler failed to achieve his objectives in the Battle of Britain. Delay in German ExpansionBecause Germany did not force Britain out of the war, Britain remained a base for future Allied operations (e.g.