1940 ⟶ Battle of Britain Continues; German Tactics Hampered
The Battle of Britain continues; Germans are hampered by poo...
Year
1940
💥 Battle of Britain Continues; German Tactics Hampered
The Battle of Britain continues; Germans are hampered by poor aircraft range and British extensive use of RADAR.⟶
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✈️ Battle of Britain Begins
The Battle of Britain begins with Luftwaffe raids on channel shipping.⟶
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✈️ Luftwaffe Begins Assault on British Airfields
This is "Adler Tag" or "Eagle Day". Hermann Göring starts a two-week assault on British airfields in preparation for invasion. (For some German historians, this is the beginning of the "Battle of Britain.")⟶
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🔥 Heavy Losses for German Bombers and Tactical Adjustments
Heavy fighting in the Battle of Britain; Germans suffering severe losses on bomber formations. Göring declares cowardice among his fighter pilots and orders them to closely guard the bombers, further restricting their capabilities.⟶
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🛬 RAF Claims Victory in Battle of Britain
Massive German bombing flights on English cities; most are driven off. The RAF begins to claim victory in the Battle of Britain.⟶
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🛑 German Invasion of Britain Postponed
Any German invasion of Britain is postponed until spring 1941 at the earliest.⟶
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