Memories of WW2 in Britain By lea1210 Period: Jul 10, 1940 to Oct 31, 1940 The Battle of Britain 500 of the "few" died. Aug 13, 1940 "Eagle Day"-Adler Tag When fighter command was eliminated Sep 7, 1940 Bombing of London The start of the "Blitz" Sep 15, 1940 Last majoj daylight raid on London Now commemorated as Battle of Britain Day Period: Jun 1, 2003 to Jan 1, 2006 BBC's WW2 People's War