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Old 05-16-2008, 12:41 PM
mmitch10 mmitch10 is offline
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Originally Posted by Asheshouse View Post
The Battle of Britain was a draw. Neither side won outright.
The loss of pilots was similar on both sides.
As far as Britain was concerned a draw was enough to stay in the fight.
Germany gave up the attempt and concentrated its efforts elsewhere.
So a tactical draw but strategic defeat for Germany.
The LW were tasked with obtaining air superiorty. The RAF prevented the LW from gaining air superiority. I don't see how that makes it a draw.