Diving in deeper than dogfights, this fantastic study gives us the 1940 Luftwaffe with its varnish stripped away.

Peter Caddick-Adams

By refocusing on the 'Luftschlacht um England', the 'Battle of Britain' through a German lens, Victoria Taylor transforms familiar history into a fascinating account of both courage and culpability. Deeply researched, this page-turning history enriches without glorifying. Important and overdue.

Clare Mulley

In this vivid, involving, account Dr Taylor confirms some popular assumptions about both the Luftwaffe and the RAF, and qualifies or demolishes many others. She thereby establishes herself as one of the most promising talents among the younger generation of military historians.

Frederick Taylor

With Eagle Days, Victoria Taylor finds a fresh and compelling way of analysing the landmark battle, and proves herself a historian to watch

James Holland, The Telegraph

[A] fascinating debut... Eagle Days is essential reading

Unseen Histories

Comprehensive, multi-layered and filled with rich detail and eyewitness accounts... A riveting and timely read from one of our finest young historians

The Express