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Battle of Britain Day
1940 • London/Kent Luftkrieg
Historical Overview
Decisive air battle over London; end of invasion hopes.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive British victory.
RAF
- Commander: Hugh Dowding
- Strength: ca. 630 Jäger
- Casualties: 29 Flugzeuge
German Army
- Commander: Hermann Göring
- Strength: ca. 1.100 Flugzeuge
- Casualties: 56 Flugzeuge
Strategic Context
Final major attempt by the Luftwaffe to draw the RAF into battle.
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