During the Battle of Britain in the Second World War, Dowding's Fighter Command successfully defended the UK against the attacks of the Luftwaffe, thanks to his prudent management of RAF resources and detailed preparation of Britain's air defences (the Dowding system). He subsequently came into conflict with proponents of the Big Wing tactic, most notably Trafford Leigh-Mallory and Douglas Bader, which along with the inadaquacies of RAF's night-time defence during the Blitz led to his eventual downfall. In November 1940, Dowding was replaced in command against his wishes by Sholto Douglas, another Big Wing advocate.
During the Battle of ,Britain in the Second World Wa,r, Dowding's Fighter Command successfully defended the UK against the attacks of the Luftwaffe thanks to his prudent management of RAF resources and detailed preparation of Britain's air defences (the Dowding system). He subsequently came into conflict with proponents of the Big Wing tactic, most notably Trafford Leigh-Mallory and Douglas Bader which along with the inadaquacies of RAF's night-time defence during the Blitz led to his eventual downfall. In November 1940, Dow.ding was replaced in command against his wishes by Sholto Douglas, another Big Wing advocate