Battle

WWII: "The Hardest Day" in the Battle of Britain

18 Aug 1940 · 54.00° N, 2.00° W

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When
18 Aug 1940
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
54.00° N, 2.00° W

Placed at the coordinates of the event it links, Battle of Britain.

Summary

WWII: "The Hardest Day" in the Battle of Britain: Both sides lose more aircraft combined on this day than at any other point during the campaign, without the Luftwaffe achieving dominance over RAF Fighter Command.

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