German Plans for the Battle of Britain
Taken from a 1943 U.S. War Department film, this clip provides an overview of German plans for the Battle of Britain. This video, the fourth of seven films in the World War II “Why We Fight” series, this U.S. War Department film was seen by service members before they were deployed overseas.
Description
Taken from a 1943 U.S. War Department World War II film, this clip provides an overview of German plans for the Battle of Britain. This video, the fourth of seven films in the World War II “Why We Fight” series, this U.S. War Department film was seen by service members before they were deployed overseas.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- How was Adolf Hitler's strategic situation similar to that of Napoleon over 100 years earlier?
- Describe each of the three phases for the invasion of Britain.
- Why was the first phase so important to the invasion of Britain?
- This film was shown to U.S. soldiers before being deployed overseas in 1943. How does this film illustrate American concerns in 1943?
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Participants
Vocabulary
- Adolph Hitler
- Battle Of Britain
- Dive Bombers
- Great Britain
- Napoleon
- Nazi
- Royal Air Force
- World War Ii