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What were the strengths of the RAF?

-The hurricane and spitfire were faster and fly better than German planes.
-Fewer piolets in Britain but they had short rests and refuelled quickly.
-1644 German piolets were killed but only 446 RAF piolets were killed in 190.
-The British had an experienced commander chief Marshall Dowding who made affective use of the radar.
-Britain produced on average 563 new planes each month between July and September 1940.

When did D-day begin?

Early morning of 6th of June 1944

Why was D-day carried out?

1) To liberate France as Germany was taking raw materials. So taking back France would weaken Germany.
2)Drive out German forces. Strategic bombings would not destroy German war machines.
3)To create a second front. D-day would force Germany to fight in the East and West because they also had fighting forces in Russia. 
4)To end WW1.
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How many troops landed by the first day off D-day in Normandy?

156,000

How many troops and allies were killed/casualties in the fist day?

10,000 casualties
2,500 dead

When was there a major breakthrough in D-day and what happened?

August
Allies surrounded the German army at Falaise. In a week the German Army lost 10,000 men and 50,000 were taken prisoner.

Who lost land in the Battle of the Bulge?

The Americans

Why did Hitler carry out The Battle of the Bulge?

He took a final gamble on victory as trying to repeat the success of the Ardennes operation of 1940 when the Germans successfully broke through the French defences, but this time against the Americans.

Did the Germans carry out the Battle of the Bulge with a success or failure?

narrowly failed

How long after D-Day did it take to defeat Germany and why?

-11 months
-The Americans advanced slowly on a broad front rather than a concentrated strike.
-This was because it might overstretch supply lines and risk allied forces being cut off by German counter attack.

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