Question

Which of the following best describes the Battle of Britain?

A. The bombardment of northern France to prepare for a British invasion of continental Europe

B. The German sea landing on the southern coast of Britain

C. An air battle above the English Channel to prepare for an invasion of Britain

D. The sea battle between German U-boats and British battleships

Answer 1

The answer is C. An air battle above the English Channel to prepare for an invasion of Britain.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. An air battle above the English Channel to prepare for an invasion of Britain

The battle of Britain was an air-force battle in its entirety. It was fought in British airspace, mostly around the English Channel. The idea was to pressure Britain into accepting peace terms and leaving the war but it was a victory for Britain as RAF managed to beat German fighters.