The Battle of Britain (jul 10, 1940 – oct 31, 1940)
Description:
During the summer and fall of 1940, British and German air forces clashed over the United Kingdom. The Battle of Britain was a significant turning point of the war. In September, 300 German bombers raided London, which started the 57 nights of bombing. The battle of Britain ended when Germany's Luftwaffe failed to gain air over the Royal Air Force. Britain's victory saved the country from a ground invasion.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 10, 1940
oct 31, 1940
~ 3 months and 23 days