How did the Germans not win the Battle of Britain?

Even as German-led Europe staggers through its protracted eurozone crisis, German ineptitude remains a concept we struggle to acknowledge. Yet it is central to their conduct of the Battle of Britain, whose fateful climax we (but not they) are about to celebrate. The British made mistakes, too. read more

A big what-if is if Hitler had not called off the Battle of Britain and continued, concentrated the efforts of Nazi Germany on defeating Britain first. Instead he turned his attention to Russia and stupidly declaring war against America in 1941. read more

With both sides exaggerating their kill rate (easily done in the fog of war), the air battle’s climax came on 15 September – now Battle of Britain day – when the Germans lost what is now said to be 60 planes to the RAF’s 26. read more

The most famous aerial battle in history, the Battle of Britain was a hard fought and desperate struggle to hold back Nazi Germany. Having launched air raids against Britain in June and July 1940, on the 8 th of August, the Germans launched the first of the high-intensity raids that marked this battle. read more