Battle Of Britian Flashcards
What does the RAF stand for?
Royal Air Force
How wide was the British Channel at its narrowest point?
21 miles
What was the name of the Germany Airforce?
Luftwaffe
Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britian during WWII?
Winston Churchill
How did the Chain Home System give Great Britain a military advantage
Britain used radars and were able to detect when Germans were going to attack, and Germany had ignored that Britain had radars which was “a war losing move”.
What advantage did the British Factories give Great Britain over Germany?
The British production rate increased and allowed them to build more airplanes while Germany underestimated how much they had.
What were the name of the main two British airplanes used in the Battle of Britain?
Spitfire and Hurricane.
Who was the leader of the Germany Airforce during WWII?
Hermann Goring
What was known as Eagle Day?
Aldertag
What mistakes were made on both sides during Eagle Day?
Germany had poor communication, and the because of weather the plan was postponed multiple times.
Why did Germany decide to attack the people of London during the Battle of Britain?
To break Britain’s rule
Why did Germany decide to stop the invasion of Great Britain after September 15, 1940?
The Luftwaffe was not making progress
