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I think there was some minor fracas near Midway Island in 1942....And I hope the Pacific experts can teach me about some of the combats on the other side of the world because I have no clue beside the one I listed.
I've always been impressed by accounts of the air battle over Dieppe, during the raid there in 1942. I remember reading that for many pilots, the air battle over a rather small area was of such a heavy intensity that none of the survivors would ever forget.
Battle of Britain was so protracted IMO it wasnt a "Battle". It was a campaign. It is accepted as a Battle only because of the pleasant illiteration.
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Ok, how about "Battle of Britain Day" Sept 15?
Ok, how about "Battle of Britain Day" Sept 15?
Perhaps the Kassel raid of 27 September 44 might be considered, where it was a bomber versus fighter event.
The 35 B-24s of the 445th BG that strayed over Gottingen suffered, but made a showing of themselves against 150 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.
I'll live but it certainly was more intense IMHOP then anything in the PacificSorry PB, but you made a good point and I wanted to include it.