Feature The Battle for Britain Andrew Stewart investigates the forgotten role of those ‘ideal soldiers of democracy’, troops from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, who arrived to defend Britain from invasion. Andrew Stewart | Published in History Today Volume 65 Issue 6 June 2015 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Second World WarCanada Related Articles Is the Story of ‘The Few’ More Myth Than Reality? ‘Fighting the People’s War’ by Jonathan Fennell review Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy