When did Germany Discover radar?
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When did Germany Discover radar?
The basic principles needed for radar systems were established in the 1880s, when German physicist Heinrich Hertz first produced and transmitted radio waves across his laboratory.
How was radar used in the Battle of Britain?
The radar invented by Robert Watson-Watt, was invaluable to the men who fought the Battle of Britain. The radar allowed Britain to track incoming German warplanes and gave Fighter Command, led by Sir Hugh Dowding, sufficient time to get airborne and attack them.
Why did the Germans fight the British?
The Germans wanted the British government to ignore the Treaty of London and let the German army pass through Belgium. The British government made much of their duty to protect Belgium. Belgium’s ports were close to the British coast and German control of Belgium would have been seen as a serious threat to Britain.
Did the British or the Germans won the battle of Britain?
In the event, the battle was won by the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fighter Command, whose victory not only blocked the possibility of invasion but also created the conditions for Great Britain’s survival, for the extension of the war, and for the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany.
When did Germany get invaded?
Western Allied invasion of Germany
| Date | 22 March – 8 May 1945 |
|---|---|
| Location | Western Germany, Southern Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria |
| Result | Allied victory Fall of Nazi Germany End of World War II in Europe (concurrently with the Eastern Front) |
How did radar help the British against the Germans?
Radar could be used to detect and locate incoming enemy aircraft. This system allowed Royal Air Force (RAF) Fighter Command to respond to incoming German attacks and use its precious resources of pilots and aircraft to the best possible effect. Radar gave early warning of approaching raids.
How did the radar change warfare?
Radar could pick up incoming enemy aircraft at a range of 80 miles and played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain by giving air defences early warning of German attacks. The CH stations were huge, static installations with steel transmitter masts over 100 metres high.