‘The defeat of Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain in 1940 was the main turning point in the second World War ‘How far do you agree with this statement?
Between July and October dogfights between the RAF and Luftwaffe (who were the German air force) occurred in response to Germany’s bombing, of strategic targets on Britain’s mainland. Although many people believe that this was the main turning point in the war in Europe, it was more of an emotional turning point for the British people than the combined Allied forces. This essay will consider the importance of other events such as Operation Barbarossa and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour (1941) which occurred at earlier stages in the war …show more content…
Japan wanted a clear path to the US and Europe. Japanese aircraft flew over the port and damaged or destroyed personnel and vessels. It showed what a threat the Japanese and emphasised how completely unprepared the US was for an attack as they were not on the lookout. If Japan gained control of the Pacific Ocean they could limit the power the non-Axis countries held. The major change was that America could be a boost to fighting both in Europe and the Pacific. The consequence of this was that much needed weapons from the vast munitions industry were supplied and help was provided to the Allied forces. However, Japan still had control over China and continued its offensive across Asia (Burma, Malaya, the Philippines, and New Guinea). It had separated the British and the US as it had supremacy in the Pacific and led to the fall of Singapore. The attack on Pearl Harbour therefore did create a significant change leading to the end of the war due to the US becoming involved which the defeat of the Luftwaffe did not do which and gave the Britain and European allies the support they needed to defeat
Between July and October dogfights between the RAF and Luftwaffe (who were the German air force) occurred in response to Germany’s bombing, of strategic targets on Britain’s mainland. Although many people believe that this was the main turning point in the war in Europe, it was more of an emotional turning point for the British people than the combined Allied forces. This essay will consider the importance of other events such as Operation Barbarossa and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour (1941) which occurred at earlier stages in the war …show more content…
Japan wanted a clear path to the US and Europe. Japanese aircraft flew over the port and damaged or destroyed personnel and vessels. It showed what a threat the Japanese and emphasised how completely unprepared the US was for an attack as they were not on the lookout. If Japan gained control of the Pacific Ocean they could limit the power the non-Axis countries held. The major change was that America could be a boost to fighting both in Europe and the Pacific. The consequence of this was that much needed weapons from the vast munitions industry were supplied and help was provided to the Allied forces. However, Japan still had control over China and continued its offensive across Asia (Burma, Malaya, the Philippines, and New Guinea). It had separated the British and the US as it had supremacy in the Pacific and led to the fall of Singapore. The attack on Pearl Harbour therefore did create a significant change leading to the end of the war due to the US becoming involved which the defeat of the Luftwaffe did not do which and gave the Britain and European allies the support they needed to defeat