HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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Question
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It was the first major defeat of the Nazis in the war.
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It was the first time the Nazis used their airforce.
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Neither Britain nor Germany suffered many losses of life or equipment.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -By the end of October 1940, Hitler called off his planned invasion of Britain and the Battle of Britain ended. Both sides suffered enormous loss of life and aircraft. Still, Britain weakened the Luftwaffe and prevented Germany from achieving air superiority. It was the first major defeat of the war for Hitler.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Battle of Britain was the successful defense of Great Britain against the air raids conducted by the German air force in 1940 after the fall of France during World War II.
Detailed explanation-3: -Germany represented a direct threat to British security and the security of its empire. Accepting German domination of Europe had grave implications for British status and survival. Britain went to war in 1939 to defend the balance of power in Europe and safeguard Britain’s position in the world.
Detailed explanation-4: -In 1940 it experienced its greatest test in the Battle of Britain. Using science, ingenuity, and support from across the UK and overseas, the RAF defended the UK from Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe. It was the first major battle fought entirely in the air, and Nazi Germany’s first major military defeat.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Battle of Britain was when Germany bombed Great Britain in order to try and destroy their air force and prepare for invasion. When was it? The Battle of Britain started on July 10th, 1940. It lasted many months as the Germans continued to bomb Britain.