There were a few 'key factors' , but in my opinion the greatest was the determination and bravery of the British and allied pilots.
There were a few 'key factors' , but in my opinion the greatest was the determination and bravery of the British and allied pilots.
The fact that Britain is an island is an important factor. You have to embark your soldiers, which makes things more complicated. The other factor was that she built a powerful navy. The Romans, Vikings and Normans conquered Britain before the islanders had a significant navy. Later, the British navy defeated the Spanish invincible armada (fleet). Victory at sea was key to staving off this attempt at invasion. In World War II the air force fought and won the Battle of Britain in the skies which ended Hitler's hope to invade by destroying British industry with his air force, which was a strategy he used because he did hot have much of a chance to defeat the British naval defence. Hitler also tried to starve Britain through a naval blockade, but the convoys to and from America prevented this, despite German submarines sinking many ships.
During the Battle of Britain, approximately 1,500 Supermarine Spitfires were involved in the fighting. This iconic aircraft played a crucial role in the Royal Air Force's defense against the German Luftwaffe from July to October 1940. The Spitfire's speed, agility, and advanced design made it a key factor in securing air superiority during the battle.
Britain won the Battle of Britain for several different reasons. Firstly, the German pilots probably only had about 30 minutes in the air before they had to return to refuel, so they were not usually over their targets long enough to cause alot of damage. Secondly, Hitler ordered the aircraft to fly in formation, and to stay in large numbers. This posed a problem as it made it simpler for the British to spot them and also as they could be attacked easier. Thirdly, the British had mastered a new radar system which they set-up all along the coast. This meant that they could detect the German aircraft while they were still flying over the English Channel and this enabled the British to get their pilots ready and up in the air to meet the Germans. Another major factor was that the Britsh pilots spent a significant amount of time in the air, with little time between sorties, and usually only enough for the plane to be refuelled and rearmed and for the pilots to have something quick to eat. These factors combined, along with the sheer determination of the British pilots helped lead the British to victory in the Battle of Britain against the Luftwaffe in the Summer of 1940.
The American colonies were primarily allowed to trade their goods within the framework of British mercantilism, which restricted their trade to England and its other colonies. They could export raw materials to Britain and import finished goods in return. However, colonial merchants often engaged in smuggling to trade with other nations, including France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic, circumventing British restrictions. This illicit trade was a significant factor in the growing discontent that eventually led to the American Revolution.
The Battle of Britain prevented a German invasion of the British Isles, and it bought much needed time for the Allies to rearm and reorganize. When the Allies went on the offensive in Western Europe in 1944, Great Britain was the jumping off point. Also, British bombers, joined in 1942 by American bombers, pounded Germany from English air bases. All of this was made possible by the Battle of Britain in 1940.
Because the opposing Bourbon Army run out of ammunition.
The British captured some Americans and 1,600 american men surrendered .
Great Britain taxed the colonies, but did not allow them to participate in politics.
Indirectly NO> they try to said that "migrants" have to had a job to be in Britain etc its like a racist publicity
A 26 mile wide body of water called The English Channel
Definitely. The large quantity of British and French tanks, and their breakthrough of the German line, was the deciding factor in the Battle of Amiens, the last major battle of the war.
(Apex) Great Britain taxed the colonies, but did not allow them to participate in politics.
The fact that Britain is an island is an important factor. You have to embark your soldiers, which makes things more complicated. The other factor was that she built a powerful navy. The Romans, Vikings and Normans conquered Britain before the islanders had a significant navy. Later, the British navy defeated the Spanish invincible armada (fleet). Victory at sea was key to staving off this attempt at invasion. In World War II the air force fought and won the Battle of Britain in the skies which ended Hitler's hope to invade by destroying British industry with his air force, which was a strategy he used because he did hot have much of a chance to defeat the British naval defence. Hitler also tried to starve Britain through a naval blockade, but the convoys to and from America prevented this, despite German submarines sinking many ships.
During the Battle of Britain, approximately 1,500 Supermarine Spitfires were involved in the fighting. This iconic aircraft played a crucial role in the Royal Air Force's defense against the German Luftwaffe from July to October 1940. The Spitfire's speed, agility, and advanced design made it a key factor in securing air superiority during the battle.
Britain won the Battle of Britain for several different reasons. Firstly, the German pilots probably only had about 30 minutes in the air before they had to return to refuel, so they were not usually over their targets long enough to cause alot of damage. Secondly, Hitler ordered the aircraft to fly in formation, and to stay in large numbers. This posed a problem as it made it simpler for the British to spot them and also as they could be attacked easier. Thirdly, the British had mastered a new radar system which they set-up all along the coast. This meant that they could detect the German aircraft while they were still flying over the English Channel and this enabled the British to get their pilots ready and up in the air to meet the Germans. Another major factor was that the Britsh pilots spent a significant amount of time in the air, with little time between sorties, and usually only enough for the plane to be refuelled and rearmed and for the pilots to have something quick to eat. These factors combined, along with the sheer determination of the British pilots helped lead the British to victory in the Battle of Britain against the Luftwaffe in the Summer of 1940.
London (being the capital of Great Britain) was bombed in retaliation for the earlier bombing by the British of Berlin, the capital of Germany. It was mostly a 'particular target' for Hitler who felt gravely insulted by the bombing of his capital city. The German military on the other hand had been focusing up to then on the bombing of British military air fields. Historians generally believe that if the German command had been allowed to go on focusing on the air fields, the British air force might have been largely destroyed, making a German invasion feasible. As it was, the focus on London allowed the RAF to rebuild and regroup, which probably was a major factor in Germany's decision to call off the invasion of Britain.
Great Britain taxed the colonies but did not allow them to participate in politics.