Battle of Britain Flashcards
Where was the battle of Britain?
A battle in the air.
Who was the prime minister at the time for Britain?
Winston Churchhill.
Who stands against Hitler?
Winston Churchill.
What did Hitler try to destroy?
The Royal Air Force.
Why did Hitler try to destroy the Royal Air Force?
Their radar.
At what time of day did Hitler bomb London?
At night.
What was Hitler’s goal of the battle of Britain?
Terrorize the public and make them lose their will to fight.
How did British “Spitfires” fly?
In formation.
Where did civilians sleep to avoid bombs?
Subways.
What did Hitler do in 1941 (Barbarosa)?
Hitler breaks the Non-Aggression Pact and
rushes his forces into the Soviet Union.
What stopped the German advance in Russia?
The arrival of winter.
What was wrong with the German’s uniform?
They did not have winter camouflage.
What was wrong with the German tanks in Russia?
The temperature was so cold the diesel tank engines would not start.
What was wrong with the Germans during the war with Russia?
Their soldiers and equipment perform poorly in freezing temperatures.
