Luftwaffe
Also known as: Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht) · German Luftwaffe (Nazi)
The Luftwaffe was the aerial-warfare branch of the Wehrmacht before and during World War II.
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Sought invasion conditions
The Luftwaffe was tasked with gaining the air superiority needed for Operation Sea Lion.
Launched the raids
The Luftwaffe launched major raids against London on 15 September 1940 in an attempt to defeat British fighter defenses.