The Battle of Britain (jul 10, 1940 – oct 31, 1940)
Description:
The Luftwaffe aimed to gain air superiority over the UK, paving the way for a potential invasion. It was the first major campaign fought entirely in the air and a crucial turning point in WWII, demonstrating that the Nazis were not invincible. The Battle of Britain prevented the Nazi invasion of Britain, which would have had devastating consequences for the Allied war effort.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 10, 1940
oct 31, 1940
~ 3 months and 23 days