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How was british airpower able to prevent a German invasion across the English Channel?
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German high command knew that any attemp to sent a naval invasion of Britain would fail because any fleet getting close would be destoryed by the Royal Navy or Bombed by the RAF. Because of this the Luftwaffe (German air force) where ordered to take out the RAF's ability to destroy a fleet so a naval invasion could be sent from France around the Royal Navy.
The weeks that followed had intense fighting between the RAF and Luftwaffe (this period is know as the Battle of Britain) by the end both sides has taken significant losses and one final attack was launched by the Germans with most of their remaining aircraft. This final push was defeated by the RAF and the German plans to invade Britain where put on hold due to the reaining threat of the RAF.
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Why English channel was important in regards with world war 2?
First, in 1940, the Germans held France, and were on the verge of wiping out the British army in north France. But, British officials forced anyone that had a boat that could operate on the sea to transport British soldiers from France back to England via the English Channel. This saved the British army in World War 2 in 1940. Second, the British stormed across the English channel on D-day to recapture France. This is what started the liberation of Western Europe. And lastly, the Battle of Britain was fought over the English channel. Britain didn't want the German air force to be over Britain, so Britain met the Germans over the English channel. This way, the Nazi planes didn't have a chance to bomb Britain if they were stopped over the English channel.
The channel of water between united kingdom and France?
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When did The British submarine L-34 sinks in the English Channel sink?
1924
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The English Channel
When the british and french retreated to the french side of the English channel the british'?
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What is the British nickname for the English Channel?
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The channel of water between united kingdom and France?
The English call this the 'English Channel', the French call it 'la Manche' (the sleeve). The rest of the British people call it the 'English Channel' as well.
Why English channel was important in regards with world war 2?
First, in 1940, the Germans held France, and were on the verge of wiping out the British army in north France. But, British officials forced anyone that had a boat that could operate on the sea to transport British soldiers from France back to England via the English Channel. This saved the British army in World War 2 in 1940. Second, the British stormed across the English channel on D-day to recapture France. This is what started the liberation of Western Europe. And lastly, the Battle of Britain was fought over the English channel. Britain didn't want the German air force to be over Britain, so Britain met the Germans over the English channel. This way, the Nazi planes didn't have a chance to bomb Britain if they were stopped over the English channel.
What was the best reason for napoleons inability to invade great Britain?
Great Britain was in island nation ***** Napoleon never fully understood that war at sea was totally different than fighting on land. He was unable to drive the British navy from the English Channel. Any French invasion force crossing the Channel would have ended in total disaster for the French.
What were the French and British able to cross the English Channel with?
A wide variety of shipping and the current Channel Tunnel or Chunnel provides a free flow of transport under the English Channel.
How did the British get the British and French to retreat to the English side of the Channel?
By the evacuation of 338,000 Allied troops from Dunkirk.
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When did The British submarine L-34 sinks in the English Channel sink?
1924
