Two commanders in this battle, Keith Park and Trafford Leigh-Mallory, disagreed about the use of "Big Wing" squadrons during it. It was fought after the issuance of Directive No. 16 and included a climactic skirmish later known as "The Hardest Day." This battle, intended as a precursor to Operation Sea Lion, included the "never was so much owed by so many" speech. After this battle, the losers beg
Two commanders in this battle, Keith Park and Trafford Leigh-Mallory, disagreed about the use of "Big Wing" squadrons during it. It was fought after the issuance of Directive No. 16 and included a climactic skirmish later known as "The Hardest Day." This battle, intended as a precursor to Operation Sea Lion, included the "never was so much owed by so many" speech. After this battle, the losers began "The Blitz," which included V-2 rocket attacks. For 10 points, name this 1940 battle between the RAF and the Luftwaffe for air supremacy over England.
Two commanders in this battle, Keith Park and Trafford Leigh-Mallory, disagreed about the use of "Big Wing" squadrons during it.
Battle of Britain [or Operation Sea Lion before mentioned; accept answers including air battle and Great Britain or England or United Kingdom or UK before "air supremacy"]