Adlertag (1940 AD)

Adlertag took place in 1940 AD during Battle of Britain.

Battle facts

Year: 1940 AD
Date: 1940-08-13
Era: Modern
Conflict: Battle of Britain
Commanders (A): Hugh Dowding, Keith Park, Charles Portal
Commanders (B): Hermann Göring, Albert Kesselring, Hugo Sperrle, Joseph Schmid
Casualties: approx. Fighter Command: 13 fighters (air) 1 fighter (ground) 3 fighter pilots killed RAF Bomber Command: 11 bombers (air) 24 aircrew killed 9 captured Other: 47 miscellaneous aircraft (ground) c. 25 civilia47–48 aircraft destroyed (air) 39 severely damaged
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 51.165°, 13.477°