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evacuation of Dunkirk and the surrender of France, Britain was by herself. However, before Hitler could contemplate undertaking an invasion he was advised by his generals that Germany had to destroy the Fighter Command of the Royal Air Force in order to gain superiority in the air. This would in turn enable him to gain control of the English Channel in order to transfer the 160,000 German troops on the 2000 invasion barges, which had been assembled in German, French and Belgian

during the day. They assumed unescorted bombers flying in well-designed formations could penetrate the German lines. On 14th October 1943, 60 out 291 flying fortresses were shot down by German fighters during the last major raid on Schweinfurt. The formation had been obliged to fly 400 miles without fighter cover. The Americans suspended daylight

Unfortunately two weeks later, Garros was shot down behind enemy lines and his secret aircraft was revealed to the Germans. Once word got around about Garros and his armed aircraft, countries all over the world began to design similar planes designed for air combat. Dutch aircraft manufacturer Anthony Fokker, whose factory was nearby, immediately went to inspect the rummage from Garros’ destroyed plane. The Germans ordered Fokker to return to his factory, where he would reproduce the French machinegun

Going Solo, Roald Dahl's memoir of his work in East Africa and his service in the RAF, covers the buildup to World War 2 and his involvement in it. In the book mention is made of the RAF. The RAF plays a large role in the memoir as being the British air force for young male boys. Dahl says, "I've sworn in to the RAF proper and am definitely in it now until the end of the war"(pg.84). In fact, the RAF is important because it made a big impact in the life of Roald Dahl and helped fight hard to defend

forms of military and naval operations may become secondary and subordinate.” It was upon this recommendation in a report written to the Air Ministry and the Air Staff to combine the two

Gibson said the estimated total deaths in World War II are 72 million (Gibson). This is about 3% of the world population at the time of the war (Gibson). Also the 72 million deaths are civilians and soldiers in World War II. 61 million were deaths of the Allies and 11 million were deaths of the Axis Powers (Gibson). Some major factors in the numerous deaths in World War II were aircrafts, weaponry, and the atomic bombs. First off, the atomic bomb was a big factor in World War II. The atom bomb detonated

capabilities. The Army and Marines should extend the service life of certain weapons capabilities while enhancing integrated air missile defense, in addition to combat vehicle improvements and purchases. The Navy should enhance surface and sub-surface systems and operations, increase the lethality of the surface fleet and develop redundant communication and navigation systems. The Air Force should extend the service life of certain weapons capabilities, enhance unmanned aerial systems and operations and

The Israeli Defense Force makes effective use of the then modern tanks and fighter bomber aircraft in the 1967 Six Day War. Their perceived superiority or tactic and technology is quickly overran by improved tactics and Soviet provided technology of the Egyptians in 1973. At this time IDF believe the tactics based on their modern technology to be superior allowing

forces back into Germany and end World War Two. Canada contributed a lot to the Allies such as materials, ammunition, ships, etc. They had the third largest navy and fourth largest air force. “The Royal Canadian Navy sent 110 ships and 10, 000 sailors, and the Royal Canadian Air Force contributed 15 fighter and fighter-bomber squadrons. They also sent 14, 000 Canadians to fight on the beach.”(CANADA AT D-DAY, WarMuseum.ca)

Sam Carter L9 To What Extent was the Battle of Stalingrad a More Important Turning Point in World War II than the Battle of Britain? The Battle of Stalingrad was fought from the September 1942 through to early February 1943, and took place after the Germans had reached the fringes of Leningrad and Moscow in operation Barbarossa. Hitler’s, and the German commander of the sixth army, General von Paulus’ main aim was to take and secure the oil fields of Caucasus in Russia. The oil from here would