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How did the blitz affect Wales?
The Blitz happened in Wales because that is were long rivers are and Neville Chamberlin could do nothing but send his troops out to Cardiff, London and Swansea to try and shoot the German planes down and to try and stop them dropping bombs.
How many german planes were shot down?
The exact number of German planes shot down during World War II varies by source, but estimates suggest that around 78,000 German aircraft were destroyed. This figure includes both combat losses and those lost to accidents or on the ground. The Allies targeted German air power extensively, contributing to the weakening of the Luftwaffe throughout the war.
How many Allied planes shot down during airborne assault on 6.6.1944?
None, there was no Luftwaffe opposition.
Why was the spitfire plane invented?
England during the 1st and 2nd world wars needed rapid fighter planes to shoot down the enemies bombers and to dual with the enemies fighter planes.
What is Battle of Brittan?
The Battle of Britain was the period of time when the RAF (royal air force) defended Britain from the air onslaught of the German Luftwaffe (german air force. In the end, Britain shot down so many German planes that Germany had to abandon any invasion attempts on Britain.
How did the blitz affect Wales?
The Blitz happened in Wales because that is were long rivers are and Neville Chamberlin could do nothing but send his troops out to Cardiff, London and Swansea to try and shoot the German planes down and to try and stop them dropping bombs.
How was Britain able to slow hitlers advance during the blitz?
England's first advantage was luck. Hitler did not know he had an advantage. When the British Army retreated from Dunkirk, England was protected by only one fully armed Canadian division. Hitler did not mount a sea attack. He missed his opportunity. When Hitler began his blitz with his airplanes, the British had radar. As soon as the German planes turned toward England, the British planes took off. They had their planes full of gasoline. The coastal anti-aircraft guns were loaded and ready. The alarm had sounded. The radar had made them ready. When the German planes had passed the coastal artillery. The highly maneuverable spitfires attacked first. They were highly effective in shooting down German planes. As the blitz came closer to London, the older hurricanes went into action. A number of German planes were shot down. When the English lost a plane, the pilot would parachute from his plane he would get another plane. When a German pilot bailed out, the Germans would lose a good pilot. The Germans lost well trained pilots.
Why did the Germans begin the blitz?
Because the Britsh just shot down their bomber planes in the day and so they started bombing in the night.
How many german planes were shot down?
The exact number of German planes shot down during World War II varies by source, but estimates suggest that around 78,000 German aircraft were destroyed. This figure includes both combat losses and those lost to accidents or on the ground. The Allies targeted German air power extensively, contributing to the weakening of the Luftwaffe throughout the war.
Why was Eddie Rickenbacker made ace?
for shooting down the most German planes and baloons,22 planes and 4 baloons
How many planes did a German pilot have to shoot down to be considered an ace?
1
Was the actor Leslie Howard shot down by German war planes?
His plane went down, but it is a mystery to this day as to what exactly happened.
Who was the red baron and why was he famous?
He was a WWI German pilot who shot down over 70 planes in WW1.
Who was red baron and why was he famous?
He was a WWI German pilot who shot down over 70 planes in WW1.
How many English German french and us planes were shot down during world war 2?
The number of shot down 4 engine US bombers from German fighters in Europe since Nov. 1942- July 1943 was 459 Losses of German fighters in combat against US bombers until July 1, 1943 226 which 134 crews were rescued. Aircraft losses of RAF from Sept. 1, 1939 to June 30, 1943 24,000 planes. German losses in West and Mediterranean 14,757 front line planes. Russian air force losses from May 1, 1942 to June 8, 1943 21,000 planes. German losses in the east 3,712 air crafts by enemy impact.
How many Japanese planes were shot down at Pearl Harbor during the attack on December 7, 1941?
At Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States shot down 29 Japanese planes during the attack.
How many Japanese planes did you shoot down?
Approximately 29 Imperial Navy aircraft were shot down during the attack.
