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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.
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.
What did operation sea lion gain or lose?
Operation sea lion never actually happened. It was Hitler's planned invasion of Britain, but when Goering's Luftwaffe failed to destroy the British RAF in the Battle of Britain, Hitler postponed iit several times, and then canceled it.
Who was in charge of the Luftwaffe?
Hermann Goerring was put in charge of the Luftwaffe, although Adolf Hitler was the commander in chief.
What was Hitler's air force was called?
They were called the Luftwaffe.
Who led the Luftwaffe during World War 2?
Adolf Hitler ordered Hermann Goering to create the Luftwaffe in 1935.
Who is hemann goering?
He was the head of the Luftwaffe under Adolf Hitler.
What had the Luftwaffe become by 1939?
By 1939, the Luftwaffe had become Europe's premiere air force, and the linchpin of Hitler's Blitzkrieg strategy.
How many people did Adolf Hitler get to bomb the world?
He used the Luftwaffe
What did Hitler's defence force consist of?
I know that the air force was called the luftwaffe.
What is a sentence for Luftwaffe?
The Luftwuffe were defeated at the Battle of Britain.The British Royal Air Force, by the end of the war, had wiped out 90% of Hitler's air force, the Luftwaffe.
What were the parts of Hitler's army?
The German Army Luftwaffe SS Germany naval force
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
What did the German ground troops do after the Luftwaffe took control?
they came in and destroyed because of Hitler's blitzkrieg strategy heehehehehheheh
Why did the luftwaffe strike England?
To gain air supremacy. Because Hitler wanted to do the Operation Sealion Invasion of Britain
