Battle of the Beams
Summary
This article provides a historical overview of the Battle of the Beams, detailing German radio-navigation beams (Knickebein, X-Gerät, Y-Gerät) used for night bombing and the British countermeasures that disrupted them. It covers the development of Lorenz-based navigation, the countermeasures including jamming and deception signals, and notable engagements such as the Coventry raid and Alexandra Palace interference. For content creators, it's a rich case study in historical military technology, radio navigation, and early electronic warfare that can inspire explainers on beam navigation and countermeasures.