Major Battles in WWII

The Battle of Britain was an air campaign between the Luftwaffe, or German Air Force, and the United Kingdom that took place in 1940 during World War II. The Battle of Britain remains one of the most famous battles of World War II because it was the first operation to be fought entirely by air forces. The battle took place after Germany had taken over Blitzkrieg, and Britain had evacuated Dunkirk and surrendered in France. In order for Germany to advance they attempted to control the English Channel in Operation Sea Lion. Throughout the entire fight Britain was outnumbered and out skilled although they had a number of advantages. RADAR, the Royal Observer Corps, and the ability to land for fuel are all reasons for Britain’s victory over Germany. By the end of the battle there were 966 casualties for the British and 2,698 for the Germans. In conclusion the Battle of Britain was an essential victory for Britain and had potential severely changed history.