Battle of Britain Flashcards
(8 cards)
Q: When and where did the Battle of Britain occur?
A: 1940, fought in the skies over Britain.
Q: What was Hitler’s aim in the Battle of Britain?
A: To destroy the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and force Britain to surrender.
Q: What tactics did Germany use in the Battle of Britain?
A: Heavy bombing of RAF airfields and later bombing British cities (the Blitz).
Q: What advantages did the RAF have?
A:
Radar technology to detect German planes early.
Fighting over home territory (could rescue pilots who crashed).
Q: What mistakes did Germany make during the Battle of Britain?
A:
Switched from attacking RAF bases to bombing cities.
Gave the RAF time to recover.
Q: What was the outcome of the Battle of Britain?
A: Britain successfully defended itself; Hitler postponed invasion plans.
Q: How did the Battle of Britain impact WWII overall?
A: It kept Britain in the war, provided a base for D-Day, and boosted Allied morale.
Q: what was the Nazi operation called
A: (Operation Sea Lion)
