Battle of Britain (summer 1940): RAF defended against the Luftwaffe
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What was the Battle of Britain?
A naval battle in the English Channel
An air battle in which the RAF defended Britain against the German Luftwaffe
A land battle fought on British soil
The evacuation of troops from Dunkirk
Explanation
The Battle of Britain (1940) was a pivotal aerial campaign where the Royal Air Force (RAF) successfully defended Britain against the German Luftwaffe. It was not a naval or land battle, and the Dunkirk evacuation was a separate event.
Which of the following events occurred during the Second World War? (Select TWO)
Battle of the Somme
The Blitz
Armistice signed on 11 November 1918
D-Day landings on 6 June 1944
Explanation
The Blitz (1940–1941) and D-Day (6 June 1944) were WWII events. The Battle of the Somme (1916) and the Armistice of 11 November 1918 were WWI events.