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The battle of Britain is a name given to the aerial battle in the skies of Britain (mainly south east England), which took place from 10th July to 31st August 1940, between the Royal Air Force and the Luftwaffe. The name came about after a speech given by the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, who after the fall of France said: "The Battle of France is over. I expect the Battle of Britain is about to begin."
During the Battle of Britain, the Luftwaffe, commanded by Herman Göring, attempted to gain air supremacy over Britain as a precursor to a German invasion of Britain (Operation Sea Lion).
Initially German air raids on RAF airfields were successful at wearing down RAF Fighter Command, with planes and pilots being pushed to their limits to repel the Luftwaffe. However a change of targets from 7th August onwards, away from the beleaguered airfields to towns and cities, especially London (the Blitz), gave the RAF the time to recover and gain the upper hand and defeat the Luftwaffe. Ultimately, the Luftwaffe's losses at the Battle of Britain weakened the Luftwaffe to such a degree that it would never recover.
The Battle of Britain was Hitler's first defeat and led to Hitler's invasion plans of Britain being abandoned.
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Where did the battle of Britain happen in world war 2?
The Battle of Britain was an air battle fought in the skies over southern England in late summer 1940.
When was The Battle of Britain created?
Rowan's Battle of Britain was created in 2000.
What was mostly an air battle?
The Battle of Britain was mostly an air battle.The Battle of Britain was mostly an air battle.
What country attacked Britain in the battle of Britain answer?
Germany attacked Britain during the Battle of Britain.
What Types of Fighting was Common in the Battle of Britain?
The Battle of Britain was an air battle.
Were did the battle of Britain happen?
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What year did the battle of Britain prevents German invasion of Britain happen?
The battle of Britain was fought in the Summer and Autumn of 1940
Where did the battle of Britain and happen?
The Battle of Britain happened mainly in the skies over south-east England and the English Channel.
Where did the battle of Britain happen in world war 2?
The Battle of Britain was an air battle fought in the skies over southern England in late summer 1940.
Why did battle of britan happen?
Because Germany wanted to invade Britain during WWII.
How the battle of Britain happen?
After Hitler's early victories to conquering, they now had mainland Europe and now Britain was next. But before they could invade, they had to get air superiority. So they sent a fleet of fighters/bombers to intercept the RAF. This battle was called the Battle of Britain.
When was The Battle of Britain created?
Rowan's Battle of Britain was created in 2000.
What was mostly an air battle?
The Battle of Britain was mostly an air battle.The Battle of Britain was mostly an air battle.
What country attacked Britain in the battle of Britain answer?
Germany attacked Britain during the Battle of Britain.
What Types of Fighting was Common in the Battle of Britain?
The Battle of Britain was an air battle.
What is another word for battle of Britain?
"Air battle for England" or "Air battle for Great Britain" .
What was in charge of Britain during the battle of Britain?
The Prime Minister at the time of the Battle of Britain was Winston Churchill.
