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Why was Britain able to win the Battle of Britain?
In July to October 1940, in what came to be known as the Battle of Britain, the Germans attempted to control airspace over Britain by eliminating the RAF and Britain’s aircraft production. Only then could the Germans invade Britain by sea and land “Operation Sealion”. There were a number of reasons why Britain was able to win the Battle of Britain, both short and long term reasons.
In 1937 Britain realized that the Germans were exceeding them in aircraft production. ... This long-term planning, coupled with the flexibility of the “shadow” factories, was a very important factor which enabled Britain to win the Battle of Britain.
Another long-term reason which enabled the British to win the battle of Britain was the choice of aircraft used in each side. ... This was a serious disadvantage for the Germans which helped Britain to win the Battle of Britain. ... We can see from this that, although our aircraft were reasonably evenly matched, the Germans were disadvantaged by operating from a distance to the field of battle.
A very important long-term reason which enabled us to win the Battle of Britain was that of fighter command’s structure and organisation. ... This decision was crucial in helping us to win the Battle of Britain. ... This structure and organisation was one of the most important long-term reasons as to why Britain was able to win the Battle of Britain.
Another crucial long-term reason why Britain was able to win the Battle of Britain was that of radar, technology developed by Britain.
Approximate Word count = 1258
Approximate Pages = 5
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