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Kanalkampf
1940 • Ärmelkanal Luftkrieg
Historical Overview
Attacks on convoys in the English Channel to open the battle.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Draw.
German Army
- Commander: Hugo Sperrle
- Strength: ca. 800 Flugzeuge
- Casualties: ca. 250 Flugzeuge
RAF
- Commander: Keith Park
- Strength: ca. 600 Flugzeuge
- Casualties: ca. 150 Flugzeuge
Strategic Context
Testing British coastal defenses and radar stations.
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