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Who do the British think they are (and why)?

A recent poll asked a large number of British people the question:

Q: What do you think defines Britain?
One of the top answers was:

A: Britain’s defiance of Nazi Germany in 1940

Why do so many people think Britain's defiance of Nazi Germany is so important?
The answer lies in British history, and these sources will help you see how.

Once you have explored the two sections below, follow the link to 'Are we kidding ourselves?' to examine whether they are telling the whole story.

   
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Britain's position in 1940
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How British people stood together durng the war
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Are we kidding ourselves?
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