The Battle of Britain (jul 10, 1940 – oct 31, 1940)
Description:
This was the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces. The Royal Air Force (RAF) successfully defended Britain from the German Luftwaffe's attempt to gain air superiority. It was a pivotal turning point in the war, preventing a German invasion.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 10, 1940
oct 31, 1940
~ 3 months and 23 days