Battle of Britain
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, World War II, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, German History
- Geographical Location: England
- Date: Late summer, 1940-1941
Article abstract: The Battle of Britain results in a successful deflection of German air assaults, forcing Hitler to postpone the invasion of Britain and turn toward the Soviet Union instead.
Summary of Event
With the German conquests of the Low Countries and France completed by June of 1940, Britain stood alone to confront Adolf Hitler’s forces. Winston Churchill spoke to his countrymen: “Hitler knows he will have to break us on this Island or lose the War.” British military leaders assumed that a German invasion of Britain from across the...
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