The Battle of Britain Was The First Defeat For The German Luftwaffe.

[ZaltysZ]

Technically LW lost to RAF, because LW didn't meet their goals (some may even say that they were not very clear and stable) as attacking side, and RAF successfully completed their goals as defending side. This is a fact. However, I don't think BoB was such a defeat, which could be considered epic blow to LW, after which LW could not or had a hard time recovering, and so BoB should not be presented like it was an a** kicking fest.

[Triggaaar]

Originally Posted by ZaltysZ

Technically LW lost to RAF, because LW didn't meet their goals (some may even say that they were not very clear and stable) as attacking side, and RAF successfully completed their goals as defending side. This is a fact. However, I don't think BoB was such a defeat, which could be considered epic blow to LW, after which LW could not or had a hard time recovering, and so BoB should not be presented like it was an a** kicking fest.

Agreed

[DD_crash]

Doesnt this argument/contradiction issue remind anyone else of

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKhEw7nD9C4&feature=fvsr

[Triggaaar]

Originally Posted by DD_crash

Doesnt this argument/contradiction issue remind anyone else of

Perfect. Another draw.

[MB_Avro_UK]

Gentlemen,

There seems to be great jubilation here from several posters at the 'evacuation' of the British Army at Dunkirk in May 1940.

Facts:

The British comprised only 10% of the allies at that time. It was not the whole British Army. It was the British Expeditionary Force (BEF).

The RAF in France comprised only 10% of the Allied Air Force.

And yes,the German army was superior to both the French and British. The German soldiers were ex-Hitler Youth and the products of a fanatical dictatorship. And had the experience of combat in Spain and Poland.

Does anyone here know about the murder of 250 rear guard British soldiers by the Waffen SS in May 1940? They ran out of ammunition and surrendered. The next day,the Waffen SS murdered all apart from 3 who managed to escape.

This puts the Battle of Britain into context.


And an important context.


Best Regards,
MB_Avro.