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1 Britain in WWII: Battle of Britain
This is the second of five quizzes on Britain in World War II, a subject I am currently studying. Writing this has helped my revision and has allowed me to broaden my knowledge of the subject.
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doublemm
Jan 14 09
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2 Aircraft of the Battle of Britain
So you may have heard of the Battle of Britain, or think you're an expert in the different types of aircraft involved. Let's find out if you really are!
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ricardo777
Aug 01 11
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3 The Battle of Britain
After Hitler had conquered most of Western Europe, Britain was isolated and facing invasion by a powerful and confident army. The only thing stopping the Germans was Britain's success in maintaining control of the skies...
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Fergocricket93
Jan 06 09
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4 "Blitz" on London, 1940-41
The "Blitz" and London, two words that summed up life in 1940-41 Britain. An overview of some of the acts of war carried out against the British civilian population.
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doomed
Aug 09 04
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5 The Battle of Britain
The Battle began on July 10th 1940 when the Luftwaffe set out to smash the RAF and establish air supremacy over England. However, only the determination to control the skies could save Britain from Nazi invasion. It all ended on October 31st 1940.
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doomed
Jun 20 04
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Last Updated Aug 16 13 1:47 PM

Some sample questions from this category:

* In the years before the war, pilots from Biggin Hill developed "jargon for the flyer", which to this day is still used within the RAF. What do these three jargon expressions actually mean: 1. Tally-ho, 2. Bogey, 3. Pancake?
* Who named the air war between the Luftwaffe and the RAF, "The Battle of Britain"?
* How many fighter aircraft did the Royal Air Force have at its disposal at the beginning of the Battle of Britain (July, 1940)?
* Which fighter plane shot down the most enemy planes in the Battle of Britain?
* Why did Luftwaffe bombing have a temporarily disastrous effect on the British Fighter Command's strength?


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