Battle of Britain Day
Battle of Britain Day Quick Facts
| 2022 Date | 18 September 2022 |
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| 2023 Date | 17 September 2023 |
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Battle of Britain Day HistoryBattle of Britain Day commemorates the lives and families of those who participated in the battle against Germany in 1940. The Battle of Britain began when German air forces, the Luftwaffe, conducted destructive air raids during World War II. Great Britain had successfully defeated the Luftwaffe and stopped Hitler from invading Great Britain. According to IWM, about 3,000 men from all over the Commonwealth helped fight against the Luftwaffe. Battle of Britain Day is celebrated every year in September. Top Tweets for Battle of Britain DayUpdated
Battle of Britain Day References and Related Sitesbbm.org.uk: Battle of Britain Monument 2022 www.iwm.org.uk: Imperial War Museums About Battle of Britain |
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