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"Luftwaffe" is simply the German word for "air force." Nearly all countries have an air force; Germany was and is no different.

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The luftwaffe was the German?

...Airforce. Commissioned by Hitler in 1936, and headed by Hermann Goering. It was set up in 26 February 1935 by Adolf Hitler


Why did Hitler order a shift in strategy after the Luftwaffe began bombing British cities?

Hitler realized that an invasion of Britain could succeed if Germany gained control of the air. In the beginning of August 1940, the Luftwaffe -the German air force- launched a major offensive attack. The British fought back wit determination. They were supported by an effective radar system that gave them early warning of German attacks. In September, in retaliation for a British attack on Berlin, Hitler ordered a shift in strategy. Instead of bombing military bases, the Luftwaffe began massive bombing of British cities. Hitler hoped in this way he would be able to break British morale. Instead, because military targets were not being hit, the British were able to rebuild their air strength. Soon, the British air force was conflicting major losses on Luftwaffe bombing. At the end of September, Hitler postponed the invasion of Britain indefinitely.


Who was in charge of Luftwaffe in World War 2?

During World War II, the Luftwaffe, Germany's air force, was led by Hermann Göring. Appointed by Adolf Hitler, Göring held significant power and was responsible for the strategic direction and operations of the Luftwaffe throughout the war. His leadership was marked by initial successes but ultimately faced challenges as the war progressed and Germany's air capabilities diminished.


When was the German Luftwaffe created?

"Luftwaffe" is a German synonyme for "airforce"... and the today's German airforce is called Luftwaffe, too. The Luftwaffe of Nazi-Germany was founded in 1936.


What happened in the spring of 1940?

The British air force, the RAF, fought the Nazi German air force, the Luftwaffe. The British won, and so Hitler could not invade Britain.