The Battle of Britain was certainly one of the most important aviation campaigns of World War II, yet its importance was not realized immediately after it was over. A few months passed before the real importance of the air war over England was understood: It was the first time that Germany failed to accomplish an objective as a result of enemy opposition, and it gave heart to all who would oppose the Nazi regime soon. After all. the main reason for the bombing campaign against the United Kingdom was to prepare the way for an invasion, which as a result of the British heroics in the air war, never took place. This gave courage to the British and all other European nations fighting the Nazis and demolished the myth of an unbeatable Germany. Furthermore, the German bombing campaign against major British cities during the second phase of the operation, caused many undecided or even German-sympathizing people in neutral countries to turn in favor of the Allied side and to support the effort against Germany.
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