Notes
-Hitler wants to invade Great Britain but recognized that he needed to control the air before they could attempt an amphibious landing
-Luftwaffe begins bombing aircraft factories, hangars, runways, radars, and convoys
-British cut it close and come within days of not being able to send any more defence
-RAF bomb Berlin, in response Hitler bombs London for 76 nights straight
-This allows the RAF to rebuild
-RAF were outnumbered by 3:1
-Spitfires & Hurricanes used by the RAF vs the German Messerschmitt 162
-British had knowledge of the German code enigma
-Hitler wants to invade Great Britain but recognized that he needed to control the air before they could attempt an amphibious landing
-Luftwaffe begins bombing aircraft factories, hangars, runways, radars, and convoys
-British cut it close and come within days of not being able to send any more defence
-RAF bomb Berlin, in response Hitler bombs London for 76 nights straight
-This allows the RAF to rebuild
-RAF were outnumbered by 3:1
-Spitfires & Hurricanes used by the RAF vs the German Messerschmitt 162
-British had knowledge of the German code enigma
Summary
In order to attempt an amphibious raid on Britain, Hitler needed to dominate the skies. The Battle of Britain consisted of ruthless German air attacks on the RAF infrastructure as well as civilian cities in Britain.
Quotes
If Hitler invaded hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons.
Winston Churchill
Subjunctive Question
If Hitler had not of bombed London and continued with the strategic bombing sites would he have won the battle of Britain?
In order to attempt an amphibious raid on Britain, Hitler needed to dominate the skies. The Battle of Britain consisted of ruthless German air attacks on the RAF infrastructure as well as civilian cities in Britain.
Quotes
If Hitler invaded hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons.
Winston Churchill
Subjunctive Question
If Hitler had not of bombed London and continued with the strategic bombing sites would he have won the battle of Britain?