What was the Blitzkrieg
Used parachutes deployed from air to cut off communications. Tanks followed by foot soldiers then attacked making them defended and they attacked quickly and inflicted high amounts of damage.
What had happened on Dunkirk
Germany had pushed back allied forces to the beaches of Dunkirk in France. They could not move back due to the English Channel but could not push the forces back and so were trapped.
What was Operation dynamo
Last moment organised rescue of soldiers. Civilians asked to use their own boats to help.
When did operation dynamo happen
Between 26 may and 4 June 1940.
How many boats were involved in operation dynamo
800
How many were rescued from dunkirk
200,000 British and 140,000 French.
What was Operation sea-lion
Hitler’s secret plan to attempt to invade Britain with the luftwaffe (German air force).
How many planes did both sides have in the battle of britain
Britain had 700-750 while the Luftwaffe had around 2500
When was the Battle of Britain
10th July 1940
When did Ww2 start and end
September 1940 - September 2 1945
What did the British government put in place to deal with food ships being targeted during the war
People were told they would have to ration food.
