Why Was the Battle of Britain a Serious Mistake by Hitler

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why was the Battle of Britain a serious mistake by Hitler?

• A)The English not only resisted the attacks,but became more united against the Nazis.
• B)The resources Hitler wasted attacking Britain delayed his attack on Russia for more than a year.
• C)British resistance so impressed Americans that the United States declared war on Germany.
• D)After Churchill was forced to resign,Atlee became Prime Minister and inspired England to resist.
• E)The Luftwaffe was destroyed,leaving Germany open to Allied bomber attacks.

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