Trivia
- In the final pages of the book there is a group discussion about Hitler’s prospects for a successful invasion of Great Britain. After examining the problems of attempting a covert crossing of the English Channel they are led to the conclusion that it is impossible because of the Royal Navy. However, CH3 insists that the Battle of Britain is crucial all the same because to win the war the RAF must not just avoid losing, it must show that the Luftwaffe can be beaten.
- The book was followed by a sequel (A Good Clean Fight) following the exploits of a number of the surviving characters of Piece of Cake in North Africa.
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