Battle of Britain (jul 1, 1940 – oct 31, 1940)
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Battle of Britain, July 10 to October 31, 1940After a nearly four-month air campaign waged over England, Britain's Royal Air Force and Navy respond to heavy bombing attacks from Germany's Luftwaffe air force, including “the Blitz,” in an attempt to destroy the RAF before invading. Defense systems, including radar, and Hitler's decision to bomb London, rather than military bases, allows Britain to regroup and eventually win the battle.
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/world-war-ii-battles-timeline
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jul 1, 1940
oct 31, 1940
~ 4 months and 2 days