How many German planes were lost in the Battle of Britain?
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How many German planes were lost in the Battle of Britain?
More than 1700 Luftwaffe (German air force) planes were destroyed. The 2662 German casualties included many experienced aircrew, and the Luftwaffe never fully recovered from the reverse it suffered in August-October 1940. The Royal Air Force (RAF) lost 1250 aircraft, including 1017 fighters.
Did Britain almost lose WW2?
No, Britain did not lose WW2, and Britain did not win WW2 alone, neither did Russia or America. The Allies comprising of Britain and her commonwealth (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and many more countries), Russia, the free French, Czech and Polish forces, and America won WW2.
How accurate is the movie Battle of Britain?
Historical Accuracy A lot of films catch flak for this (no pun intended), though Battle of Britain is generally regarded as one of the more faithful historical adaptation. For example, one moment that directly mirrors history is when a Spitfire shoots down a German bomber which promptly crashes into a railway station.
Could the Germans have won the war without British support?
Despite keeping much of their army in France, the Germans were still able to drive Russia out of the war by 1918. Without British support, even a Franco-Russian combination would probably have succumbed to German might.
What happened to Germany after the Battle of Tannenberg?
They arrived too late for Tannenberg, while depriving the Western offensive of vital troops at Germany’s best time to overcome France and possibly end the war. From then on, Germany had to spread its forces between West and East, while supporting its Austro-Hungarian and Turkish allies.
What if Britain had declared war on Germany in WW1?
It is quite possible that Britain might have declared war on Germany anyway, just to prevent a single power from dominating the Continent, and to preclude hostile naval bases so close to England. But if Germany had managed to stave off British entry for months or years, it would have enjoyed more time and more resources to defeat its enemies.
What was the result of the Battle of Minsk?
Within days they surrounded and destroyed the German Ninth Army. The rest of the German forces retreated rapidly. In the first week of the Soviet attack, 200,000 Germans were killed, wounded, or captured. Nine hundred German tanks were destroyed. On July 3, the Red Army pushed the Germans west and entered Minsk, the capital of White Russia.