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What are some facts about the blitz on Britain?
The German airforce was called LuftWaffeBlitz means 'lightning' in GermanThe blitz began with the bombing in London for 76 nights in a rowBy the end of may 1941 over 43,000 people diedThe first intention of LuftWaffe was to bomb the RAF but ended up bombing cites insteadbals
Why didn't the Germans develop a heavy bomber during world war 2?
The Germans were developing heavy bombers at the very end of the war, but they were not yet in production. Heavy bombers were never a priority to the Luftwaffe. At the start of the war, the German government and Luftwaffe priorities were focused on aircraft that could support the German Army, instead of engage in strategic warfare (strategic bombing). The German Luftwaffe's primary mission was to help the Army win land battles & campaigns. Later the priorities shifted to air defense of the skies over Germany.
What are the blimps in the air on d day?
There were blimps over the beaches to impede low flying German aircraft. In fact the Luftwaffe was conspicuous by it's total absence all day.
Why wasn't the Battle of Britain a turning point in World War 1?
German dictator Adolf Hitler was determined to invade England. In order to do so the German Luftwaffe (Air Force) first had to establish control of the skies over Britain so they could offer maximum support and protection for/to the invading Germans. They could not do that and Hitler called off the invasion.
What countries fought of the battle of Britain?
Germany and Scotland, however there was a squadron of expatriate Polish pilots in Scotlands Air Force Britians are wimps though. Germany and Britain
Did germany try to invade Britain?
kind of yes, was called Battle of Britain. German Luftwaffe (airforce) tryed to gain air superiority over Britain.
What was the result of the RAF victory in World War 2?
One of the RAF's successes was to prevent Hitlers airforce the Luftwaffe from gaining air superiority over the English east coast which ultimatly stopped the German plans to invade the UK
What are some facts about the blitz on Britain?
The German airforce was called LuftWaffeBlitz means 'lightning' in GermanThe blitz began with the bombing in London for 76 nights in a rowBy the end of may 1941 over 43,000 people diedThe first intention of LuftWaffe was to bomb the RAF but ended up bombing cites insteadbals
About the blitz?
Blitz means lightning war German airforce were called Luftwaffe End of May 1941 over 43,000 people died The All Clear siren was a continueous sound Blitz is short for Blitzkien (check that one, it might be wrong) Thanks for reading, hope this comes in handy!
What country's Air Force wins victory over German Luftwaffe?
The British air force (called the Royal Air Force, or RAF) won a victory over the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain (July 10 to October 31, 1940).
Who knows any facts about the Blitz?
The Blitz was when the Luftwaffe(German Airforce) came over to Britain and dropped bombs down onto big cities. Their first intention was to bomb the RAF but decided to bomb the cities instead which is partly why the the blackout started. The Blackout was where the whole of Britain practically turned off all lights.
Who were the leaders who were involved in the battle of Britain?
The British and German air forces.Do you mean " Who " as in individual NAMES of people?Or do you mean " What " as in " What countries " were involved?The Nazi German air force was trying to gain superiority over the English Channel so that German forces could invade Britain by sea. The Royal Air Force managed to prevent it from doing so.Actually, the German air force (Luftwaffe) was also accompanied by more than 100 Italian planes during the assault on Britain.Also, as well as English pilots, people from other countries such as Poland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, America, and Canada also went to Britain to join the air force. (As well as, of course, countries still under the British Empire, such as Australia and New Zealand)The German Luftwaffe and the British RAF
Who were some of Adolf Hitler's troops?
Some of Hitler's top lackeys:Heinrich Himmler - Leader of Hitler's Nazi SS.Hermann Goering - Leader of the German Airforce (Luftwaffe)Joseph Goebbels - Minister of Propaganda (he controlled films, radio, and television to a small extent)Martin Bormann - Adolf Hitler's secretaryKarl Donitz - Leader of the German Navy (Kreigsmarine); also assumed control of Germany after Hitler committed suicide for just over a week
What are facts about blitzes?
The Blitz started in 1940The German Airforce was called the LuftwaffeThe Blitz means 'Lightning War' in GermanBy the end of May 1941 over 43,000 people diedBlitz: the blitz was when hitler used the luftwaffe to invade britain (battle of britain) the germans could only fly over britain for 30 minutes before having to fly back to refuel. the german planes were called messershcmit and the british were spitfighters and the messershcmit were thought to be better but the spitfighters were more monerable
Did the Irish and German have a war?
No, Ireland remained neutral during the second world war, though astray bomb or two was dropped accidentally by confused German luftwaffe pilots thinking they were over Brittain!
What German airforce basically grounded during the D-Day invasion?
There was only one German aircraft seen over the beaches on D-Day. This was attributed to constant attacks on their airfields by the Allied forces.
Why didn't the Germans develop a heavy bomber during world war 2?
The Germans were developing heavy bombers at the very end of the war, but they were not yet in production. Heavy bombers were never a priority to the Luftwaffe. At the start of the war, the German government and Luftwaffe priorities were focused on aircraft that could support the German Army, instead of engage in strategic warfare (strategic bombing). The German Luftwaffe's primary mission was to help the Army win land battles & campaigns. Later the priorities shifted to air defense of the skies over Germany.
