Although not specifically prepared to conduct independent strategic air operations against an opponent, the Luftwaffe was expected to do so over Britain. From July until September 1940 the Luftwaffe attacked RAF Fighter Command to gain air superiority as a prelude to invasion. This involved the bombing of English Channel convoys, ports, and RAF airfields and supporting industries. Destroying RAF Fighter Command would allow the Germans to gain control of the skies over the invasion area. It was supposed that Bomber Command, RAF Coastal Command and the Royal Navy could not operate under conditions of German air superiority. COUNT 4
QSN1 Which tactics were the Luftwaffe excepted to use against Britain?  ANS1 air operations QSN2 Why did the Luftwaffe bomb the RAF Fighter Command? ANS2 to gain air superiority QSN3 What was the name of the Channel the Luftwaffe bomb to try to gain air superiority? ANS3 English QSN4 Which Navy was assumed not to be able to operate under German air superiority? ANS4 Royal