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The Battle of Britain lasted from 10th July to 31st October 1940 although German Historians use a later date of May 1941 when the last bomber units were finally withdrawn for service in Russia. The early part of the battle was concentrated in the Channel and against the coast up until 7th August. The second phase from 8th August 1940 targeted the airfields by bombing them so the bombing started from here. The "blitz" the targeting of the cities mainly took place from the 7th September to the 5th October. Losses led to a switch to night bombing and this continued to the end of October. Bad weather and further losses put an end to the large scale bombing missions although the lower level bombing continued until May 1941. London and the South East was again hit later in the war from June 1944 to March 1945 with the advent of the V1 and V2 Rockets. Zeppelin's also made bombing raids over London and other sites in the First World War from 1915 onwards. Answer They are two different things that happened one after the other not at the same time. The battle of Britain and the bombing of Britain are two different events that happened at different times but with in a short space of time. Answer No they're not, the Blitz was a part of the Battle of Britain. The Germans had a phased plan. In fact some sources believe it was lack of intelligence that made them move onto the bombing phase (originally due to be military and industrial targets) believing they had neutralised the airfields and destroyed the majority of the aircraft. Others that they were failing and tried to destroy the factories instead allied with Hitlers intervention in retaliation for the Berlin bombing. Had they continued the airfield attacks the RAF were convinced they would have had to withdraw. Also the question says bombing not blitz so technically bombing the airfields (phase 2) in Britain counts. The British dates for the battle are as above from July to October 1940 ending it after the height of the bombing attacks whereas the Germans generally use August 1940 to May 1941. If you don't believe the bombing was part of the BOB click on the Official RAF site below (phase 3 of the Battle) they should know it was their battle!!! Or wikipedia it.
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∙ 12y agoThe first Ariel bombardment of UK territory occured during WWI and was carried out by German Airships (Blimps) over the county of Kent. The air-raids were fairly haphazard and were designed to demoralise rather than destroy strategic targets.
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What date did the battle of Britain began?
10 July 1940.
When did Hitler begin the battle of Britain?
During the Battle of Britain which began July, 1940.
When did the battle of britain began?
This took place in the May and June of 1940.
What was London blitz?
The Blitz was an attack by the German Air Force on the city of London (and other English cities) during the Battle of Britain in World War II. The attacks by bombers took place from September 1940 to May 1941. Later on, in 1944, Germany began attacking England with V2 rockets, an early version of the cruise missile.
What happened when Germany began to improve its naval program?
Most likely Great Britain began to improve its naval program, and Germany decided to improve their's. (Edited for a more accurate answer)
Which event first weakend the German hold on western Europe?
Germany first failed to win the Battle of Britain, then Germany failed to capture Moscow, finally Germany lost the Battle of Stalingrad and Germany began the slow, but, steady retreat back to Berlin.
Why did the battle of London happen?
The Battle of London was a 15-minute British Propaganda film made in 1941. It was produced to show what London (and Britain was like in peacetime) before The Nazis began bombing London and other major cities. It was designed to instil a feeling in the population that "we can take it, and we'll dishing out too!"
What date did the battle of Britain began?
10 July 1940.
When did Hitler begin the battle of Britain?
During the Battle of Britain which began July, 1940.
When did the battle of britain began?
This took place in the May and June of 1940.
When did Germany attack the Netherlands belgium and France?
1940. In the spring and early summer. The work was finished when we evacuated from Dunkirk at the beginning of June 1940. Then the Battle of Britain began in August.
What industrial powers emerged and began competing with Britain in the 1800s?
Germany and the US
Who was the british prime minister in the battle of Britain?
Winston Churchill- he had only been in the job for a couple of weeks before the Battle of Britain began in May 1940.
What was London blitz?
The Blitz was an attack by the German Air Force on the city of London (and other English cities) during the Battle of Britain in World War II. The attacks by bombers took place from September 1940 to May 1941. Later on, in 1944, Germany began attacking England with V2 rockets, an early version of the cruise missile.
What led France and Britain to declare war against Germany to began world war2?
Germany's blitzkrieg against poland
What happened when Germany began to improve its naval program?
Most likely Great Britain began to improve its naval program, and Germany decided to improve their's. (Edited for a more accurate answer)
Who began the battle of Britain?
The German Air Force launched the first attack in the Battle of Britain, when the Luftwaffe stormed shipping convoys off the coast of England. It was July 10th, 1940.
