301Z Fall 2025 The Day the Sea Caught on Fire

Most only know the Battle of Britain (July 10—Oct.31, 1940) as an air battle between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe. Indeed, that was a large part of the action, but much more was going on, including a Nazi plan to invade Great Britain. Suspecting this event, the Brits spawned a little-known effort (to this day) to thwart that invasion. It worked, but not how they drew it up. Please join us as we focus on one of the biggest and most successful “big lies” of WWII.

Jim Lewis is a noted local historian, lecturer, and tour guide, focusing primarily on the Civil War, WWII, the Cold War, and several other historically oriented eclectic topics. He has also contributed to 35-plus historical markers and has been a past “Lord Fairfax” designate.