WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -For the Germans, 13 August 1940 marked the start of their Battle of Britain. They called it ‘Adlertag’ (Eagle Day). Waves of strong attacks over a ten-hour period came in against Essex, Kent, Sussex and Hampshire.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ‘Blitz’ – from the German term Blitzkrieg (’lightning war’) – was the sustained campaign of aerial bombing attacks on British towns and cities carried out by the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) from September 1940 until May 1941.

Detailed explanation-3: -Battle of Britain From July until September 1940 the Luftwaffe attacked Fighter Command to gain air superiority as a prelude to invasion. This involved the bombing of English Channel convoys, ports, and RAF airfields and supporting industries.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.