Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain was the aerial conflict between British and German air forces in the skies over the United Kingdom in the summer and autumn of 1940. It was one of the most important moments in Britain's twentieth century history and a decisive turning point of the Second World War. Royal Air Force Fighter Command defeated the Luftwaffe's attempt to gain air control over southern England and saved Britain from German invasion and conquest. The …

…average of 563 new planes per month from July to September. This change in tactics had helped them a lot. Why was this a turning Point? It was one of the most important moments in Britain's twentieth century history and a decisive turning point of the Second World because this was a defeat for Hitler and it definitely lowered his confidence and his morale. Britain was victorious and remained undefeated and Hitler then went to Russia.