Spurs went a goal down at White Hart Lane thanks to Marc Albrighton's effort in the 16th minute, but a brace from Dutch star Rafael van der Vaart turned the tables.
Having dispatched of FC Twente in the UEFA Champions League in midweek, many had questioned Spurs' ability to keep up the domestic momentum with only a few days' recovery time.
However, Tottenham showed great mental strength with a number of players out injured, and Redknapp was delighted with the victory.
"It was a big result for us," he told Sky Sports. "Coming into the game we had problems at the back. Ledley King failed a fitness test this morning which was a big blow for us.
"I switched Tom Huddlestone back there and they started very well.
"They were so dangerous on the break, so quick, and we were a little bit open.
"We got back into the game right on half-time, Van der Vaart scored and then I changed the system at half-time.
"I decided to give Pav (Roman Pavlyuchenko) a rest, who has had a good week and done great for us, but for the sake of the team and for the sake of the system I decided to go with (Peter) Crouchy up front with Rafael playing in the hole behind him and brought Aaron Lennon on to give us a bit of balance.
"I think it worked very well and I thought we were better second half, we were stronger than them second half."
Van der Vaart had another game to remember after his remarkable showing in midweek, when he missed a penalty, scored and was then sent off against Twente.
He was the match-winner against Villa once more, and Redknapp admits he has settled in well.
"He's come in and the crowd have taken to him," he added. "They like the way he plays, he's a good footballer and he suits us fine.
"Him and Luka (Modric) and the other lads play together so he's going to be a big hit here I'm sure."
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