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Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was a World War 2 air campaign conducted by Germany against Britain in the summer of 1940. The objective was to gain air superiority over Britain in preparation for a possible invasion by sea.
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None, all of the aircraft in the RAF during Battle of Britain were produced in Britain.
None, all of the aircraft in the RAF during Battle of Britain were produced in Britain.
What tanks were there in battle of Britain?
There were no tanks involved th the famous Battle of Britain, it was a battle fought only in the air.
What was the main fighter plane Germany used in the Battle of Britain?
The Messerschmit Bf 109 was the primary German fighter plane used in the Battle of Britain, and indeed throughout World War 2. The 109 was a formidable foe, and in the hands of a skilled pilot could easily match the British Hurricanes and Spitfires. But flying from bases in occupied France, the 109's primary weakness -- short range -- allowed it to fight over London for only about ten minutes per sortie.
The Battle of Britain was what type of war?
An aerial conflict, war in the sky. The principal German fighter was the Messerschmitt Bf 109. It escorted Heinkel 111 & Dornier 217 medium bombers. They were attacked by Spitfire & Hurricane fighters of the RAF: Generally the Hurricanes took on the bombers & the Spitfires took on the fighters.
When did clothes rationing end in Britain?
Clothes (and all textiles) in Britain were rationed from 1941 till 1949.
What Battles involved the AEF in World War 1?
All of the military personnel (the armies, navies, and air forces), equipment and weaponry, medical staff, support and maintenance supplies, and so on sent to the Western front by President http://www.answers.com/topic/woodrow-wilson after his declaration of war in April 1917, under the command of Gen. http://www.answers.com/topic/john-j-pershing. Pershing arrived in Paris in June 1917 to take up his command, two months after the United States had entered http://www.answers.com/topic/world-war-i. Although more than two million U.S. troops reached Europe, many arrived too late to see combat. Nevertheless, the AEF had 264, 000 casualties, including 50, 554 killed in battle and 25, 000 by disease.
Which enemy country of Britain came to the side of the Americans at the Battle of Saratoga?
France, a centuries old enemy of England, came to the American's side once the Americans won the Battle of Saratoga. This win convinced the French that America could defeat England. Only then did France ally itself with America to the extent it sent its navy to help.
What are major turning for the battle of Dunkirk?
The massive sea lift of British soldiers from the beaches, carried off by small fishing craft. This saved many thousands of men that would late take the fight back to Hitler. www.hitleratecornflakes.com
How many planes on both sides fought in the Battle of Britain?
Probably between two and three thousand. It is difficult to dig out information like this. But there were reported to be 1,103 British pilots on the roster, and some 1,450 German pilots coming after them, with the two sides tearing up the skies over England. You got a link to the Wikipedia article on the Battle of Britain. (That's where the numbers came from. And these are the fighter pilots and fighter aircraft. Bombers of the Luftwaffe are not included.)
Where is the Battle Ground Community Library in Battle Ground located?
The address of the Battle Ground Community Library is: 1207 Se 8Th Way, Battle Ground, 98604 M
What was the outcome of the battle of Britain in ww2?
The Luftwaffe discontinued the battle because of unacceptably high losses of aircraft and pilots.
Who was the best side in the battle of Britain?
The planes were comparable, and the Nazis had superior fighter formation tactics, but the British had the advantage of fighting over their homeland. If a German was shot down, he became a prisoner. If an Englishman was shot down, he was taken back to his airfield and given another plane to fly. The British also had the advantage of Radar to give them advance warning of the speed and direction of the incoming enemy planes. Later, the British cracked the German code, and could tell what the targets were, and where to defend, well in advance. The Nazis were the aggressors. The British were defending their homeland from attack.
Who was the key person of the battle of Britain?
The Royal Air Force fighter pilots. Without them, the battle would have been lost.
Should all the credit go to British fighter pilots for winning the battle of Britain?
They did an incredible job and should be remembered for their efforts and sacrifices but often wars are won or lost by folks that never actually pick up a weapon and the Battle of Britain is just such an occurance. The folks involved in inventing, developing and placement and utilization of Radar were the ones that actually enabled Britain to win. With radar they were able to track the Germans and attack at will rather than have to spend countless hours and resources trying to find and intercept them.
How man pilots did Britain lose in the battle of Britain?
Britain lost 544 aircrew in Battle of Britain. They don't separate pilots or others into trades.
What was the purpose of Hitler bombing Britain in the Battle of Britain?
Well the traditional view is that the Luftwaffe accidentally bombed London, the British retaliated against Berlin and thus began the cycle bombing of civilian targets by both sides. This view is naive to say the least. Firstly, let's not forget that Germany had practiced indiscriminate bombing of London from Zeppelins during the First World War. Also, the Luftwaffe had been "unleashed" against Warsaw, Rotterdam, etc so the precedent already existed. Until the bombing of London German attacks were mainly confined to legitimate targets - shipping, airfields, radar stations, factories, dockyards, etc. Obviously some civilian targets were hit as well but this is what would today be called co-lateral damage. This tactic was working. The RAF was suffering heavy losses, particularly on the ground and essential industrial production such as aero engines suffered. So why then did Hitler change the strategy to unrestrained bombing of London? The answer is that Hitler appreciated power and force more than tactics and although the Luftwaffe was gaining a slight upper hand it was taking them too long. At the rate they were going by the time they had complete air superiority they would have lost the opportunity for the invasion. By targeting the population of London he anticipated the British would quickly want to accept peace terms. The first raid on London (in my opinion) was no mere accident by a lost aircraft but was specifically designed to test the water - how will the British react? By retaliating the British appear to have played into his hands. Now, he could (as he always did) play the aggrieved victim and launch massive raids against civilians in order to terrorize them into surrender. His belief was flawed however, because the attacks merely spurred on the British to face whatever came next. Worse still British fighter bases were left alone and RAF loses fell. The Luftwaffe had further to go, making them open to attack for longer. Their fighters lacked sufficient fuel to engage in combat over London for more than a few minutes leaving the bombers largely unprotected. Luftwaffe loses rose as dramatically as RAF loses fell. Tactically it was a failure and more to the point, Luftwaffe bombers lacked the bomb loads necessary to make the raids truly devastating on the scale and with consistency needed to succeed.
What crucial lesson was learned in the Battle of Britain?
that Germany could be stopped
If you mean, "What crucial lesson was learned in the battle of Britain?" the best lesson learned is that the outnumbered Royal Air Force (RAF) ("Never before have so many owed so much to so few!") was able to successfully defend England primarily due to the Brits having the German code machine "Enigma."
With it the British radio intercept operators were able to know in advance the general location and times of the Luftwaffe attacks. The new invention, RADAR, then provided precise information about the time and location of the attacks. This allowed the RAF pilots to save time and "petrol" so they had only to go into the air immediately prior to an air attack. Thus they were able to rest and use their meager resources prudently and effectively. And the Battle of Britain was won, certainly by the Air Force but also by the radio intercept operators. The failure of the Luftwaffe meant Hitler could not invade England. This was the first of his major blunders. (The next was his invasion of Russia.)
Incidentally, the "Enigma" was also instrumental in solving the German Undersea Boat (U-boat) problem in the North Atlantic. English intercept operators were able to listen to German Headquarters assigning positions to the submarines throughout the Atlantic. US and English Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) forces were able to seek and destroy the submarines based on that information.
Who was the leader of the luftwaffe?
field marshal Herman Goring...........................German WW1 ace.........
Few soldiers, but many airmen - The B of B was an air battle.
Why was the battle of the Atlantic important?
The battle of the Atlantic was especially important to Britain, as it desperately needed the goods, oil and equipment imported by sea from the US to be able to continue the fight against Germany. Had the U-boats succeeded in sinking the merchant ships faster than replacement ships could be built, Britain would probably have been forced to sue for peace, and the war in Europe would have been over before the US had made up its mind whether or not to declare war on Germany itself.
What was the wages of a World War 2 fighter pilot in the battle of Britain?
About 2 shilling a day with 3 shilling for each confirmed kill
