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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
In the summer of 1940, the German air force tried to win control of the skies over Britain. What is this called?
Correct answer
The Battle of Britain
Why
Germany wanted control of the air before invading Britain. The Royal Air Force won the Battle of Britain using aircraft such as the Spitfire and the Hurricane, which were designed and built in Britain.
Answer choices
- AThe Battle of Britain
- BD-Day
- CThe Blitz
- DThe Battle of the Somme