Life in the UK test practice question · History
In the summer and autumn of 1940, the RAF fought off the German air force over Britain. What is this battle called?
Answer options
- The Battle of the Somme
- The Battle of Waterloo
- The Battle of BritainCorrect
- The Battle of Hastings
Answer: The Battle of Britain
It lasted from July to October 1940. RAF pilots flew mainly Hurricanes and Spitfires, and Germany could not take control of the skies.
Checked 8 November 2026