Battle of Britain
... When Germany and other countries had launched their offensives in World War I, Britain was one of the countries to side with the allies. ... Great Britain held a major role in the war, whether it was defending or attacking, or taking part in starting the war in general. ... Upon Britain and France declaring war on Germany, France was soon invaded. ... Britain was assumed to be the next to fall under Nazi control. (Book: Hitler’s Hang-Ups) Soon Great Britain, backed up by Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, and India were ready for war with Germany. ... html) Body 2: Bombing of Britain, Planned Invasion, and Britain Defending its Homeland In order to invade Britain, the Germans had to have control in the air over the English Channel, otherwise the RAF and the Royal Navy would have been able to destroy their invasion force before it reached the shore. ... uk/bob1940/) Britain had a few hundred thousand soldiers waiting for ground forces from Germany. ... Waves of planes (318 altogether) continuously attacked Britain until 4:30 Sunday morning.