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The Battle of Britain (German: Luftschlacht um England, "air battle for England") was a military campaign of the Second World War, in which the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) of the Royal Navy defended the United Kingdom (UK) against large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany's air force, the Luftwaffe.
- 10 July – 31 October 1940, (3 months and 3 weeks)
- British victory
- British airspace, English Channel
- Overview
- European history
- Battle of Britain
- When took place
This article is about the Battle of Britain during World War II, which was a successful defense of Great Britain against unremitting and destructive air raids conducted by the German air force (Luftwaffe) from July through September 1940. The battle was won by the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fighter Command, whose victory not only blocked the possibility...
The article provides information about the events of 1940 in Europe.
The Battle of Britain was a successful defense against unremitting air raids conducted by the German air force during World War II from July through September 1940. Victory for the Luftwaffe would have exposed Great Britain to invasion, but instead it was won by the Royal Air Force Fighter Command, which created conditions for Great Britain's survi...
The Battle of Britain took place from July through September 1940 during World War II.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the air battle between Britain's RAF and Germany's Luftwaffe in 1940, which prevented Hitler's invasion of Britain. Find out how Churchill, the RAF and the Dowding System won the battle and changed the course of the war.
Overview of aerial bombardment in Europe during World War II, with a detailed discussion of the Battle of Britain. With France conquered, Hitler could now turn his forces on Germany’s sole remaining enemy: Great Britain, which was protected from the formidable German Army by the waters of the English Channel.
Sep 15, 2020 · Learn about the pivotal aerial campaign that prevented Nazi Germany from invading Britain in 1940. Find out when and why it happened, what happened during the battle, and what it meant for the outcome of the Second World War.
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Feb 17, 2011 · The Battle of Britain was the first major use of radar by the British to defend against German air attacks in 1940. It was a decisive victory for the RAF, which shot down more than 600 German bombers and fighters, and forced Hitler to postpone Operation Sealion. Learn about the dates, locations, players and outcomes of this historic conflict.
The Battle of Britain was the German air force's attempt to gain air superiority over the RAF from July to September 1940. Their ultimate failure was one of the turning points of World War Two...
