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A large number of Canadians served in different RAF squadrons at the beginning of the war. No. 1 Fighter Squadron, RCAF was the first air unit to take on the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain. Pilots from various RAF squadrons were consolidated as No.242 (Canadian) Squadron, RAF and on 30 August 1940 they had 12 kills with no losses in their first air battle.
The actual number is still debated to this day as some confusion exists over the citizenship of some pilots. The number ranges from 96 to 103, these being primarily identified as RCAF or Canadians serving in the RAF.
P/O J.L McKnight of 242 Sqn. is the most successful Canadian BoB pilot with 15 aircraft destroyed, 2 shared destroyed and 3 damaged. Sadly he went missing and presumed Kia in January 1941.
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∙ 9y agoNo soldiers took part in the Battle of Britain, it was fought by the RAF and Luftwaffe in the air.
No soldiers took part in the Battle of Britain, it was fought by the RAF and Luftwaffe.
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∙ 8y agoAlthough it is impossible to determine the number of those who past through the ranks of the major Axis militaries during WWII, their peak strength (the most people in uniform at any one time) is much easier to find and is what is listed here. All figures (unless otherwise noted) come from John Keegan's The Times Atlas of the Second World War:
Germany: 10,800,000
Japan (According to official Japanese government data): 7,889,100 (not including the vast paramilitary forces mobilized toward the end of the war)
Italy: 4,500,000
Japanese Chinese Collaborationist Army: 900,000
Rumania: 600,000
Bulgaria: 450,000
Hungary: 350,000
Manchukuo (According to S.M. Shtemenko's The Soviet General Staff at War, 1941-1945): 300,000
Finland: 250,000
Thailand: No available source, but roughly ~200,000
Czechoslovakia: 180,000
Indian National Army (Japanese collaborationist force, figure comes from Peter Fay's, The Forgotten Army: India's armed struggle for Independence 1942-1945): 40,000
Although these figures add up to nearly 26 million, many Axis countries (especially Italy, Finland, and Germany's European satellite states) achieved their peak strength (and were knocked out of the war entirely) before others could achieve theirs. It is therefore necessary to note that the most military personnel the Axis had facing the Allies at any one time probably amounted to significantly less than the aforementioned 26 million.
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∙ 9y agoNo soldiers took part in the Battle of Britain, it was fought by the RAF and Luftwaffe in the air.
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∙ 9y agoNo soldiers took part in the Battle of Britain, it was fought by the RAF and Luftwaffe.
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Did Roosevelt send the US Navy to help rescue British soldiers at Dunkerque?
No. Dunkerque happened before the battle of britain, and we were not a part WWII before that battle.
How many soldiers where there for Germany during the Battle of Berlin?
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Was operation Sealion part of the battle of Britain during World War 2?
The Battle of Britain prevented Operation Sealion from taking place.
How soldiers fought in the battle for Brittany?
The Battle of Brittany followed the D-Day invasion and was part of the struggle to regain northern France.
What was the term for part time citizen-soldiers of colonies?
The part time colonial soldiers were called Minute Man.They weren't technacly soldiers, but if the town or city was attacked by suprise, like their name, they were ready in a minute for battle. The first two battles of the American Revolution, Minute man were the soldiers in it.
Did Roosevelt send the US Navy to help rescue British soldiers at Dunkerque?
No. Dunkerque happened before the battle of britain, and we were not a part WWII before that battle.
How many soldiers took part in the Battle of Messines?
100 000 000
How many soldiers where there for Germany during the Battle of Berlin?
For the Battle of Berlin, the Germans only had 811,500 Soldiers. This included a addition of 45,000 Soldiers which were either, Police,Volkssturm or part of the Hitler Youth. During the battle, about 73,000 Soldiers were KIA, 480,000 Captured as POW and 220,000 WIA.
How many aircraft and pilots did the Italians lose in defending France and the low countries when the allies led by the raf counter attacked in the blitz and battle of Britain?
The only aircraft that fought in Battle of Britain were British aircraft in RAF and German aircraft in Luftwaffe. The Italians had no part in the blitz or in the Battle of Britain.The only aircraft that fought in Battle of Britain were British aircraft in RAF and German aircraft in Luftwaffe
Did the schnellbomber take part in the battle of Britain?
Yes the schnellbomber, a high speed bomber aircraft, developed by the Germans was used in the battle of Britain.
Was operation Sealion part of the battle of Britain during World War 2?
The Battle of Britain prevented Operation Sealion from taking place.
What companies of soldiers took part in the Battle of Vicksburg?
Wikipedia has the Order of Battle; it lists the regiments but not the companies.
What battle ended Germany's advance into the western part of Europe?
The air battle over Britain.
How many continents are in england?
England is part of Britain and Britain is part of Europe.
How soldiers fought in the battle for Brittany?
The Battle of Brittany followed the D-Day invasion and was part of the struggle to regain northern France.
Countries that fought for Britain?
there were German mercenaries that fought for Britain in the American revolutionary war called hessians, Australia and Canada helped fight WWI and WWII for Britain, Britain also recruits nepalese soldiers which are called gurkhas and are still part of the britsih army, India in colonial times were occupation soldiers in Asia for Britain too.
Did the U.S. fight in the Battle of Britain?
The Battle of Britain was between GERMANY & BRITAIN. This was part of the their "European War" and occurred nearly 1 1/2 years before the US entered the war. The U.S only supported Britain after Hitler had cancelled Operation Sealion, which involved the suppression by bombing of Great Britain. U.S forces were vital to the Normandy landings that occured after Great Britain had won the Battle of Britain. However, many Americans did go to England and join the RAF to fight. The US was not fighting in the war(Pearl Harbor was yet to come). There were many Americans who felt it was their duty to help England and China fight these enemies.
