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#470 – James Holland: World War II, Hitler, Churchill, Stalin & Biggest Battles

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Aerial Dominance and Tank Warfare in WWII

This chapter explores the aerial supremacy during World War II, focusing on the Luftwaffe and the Imperial Japanese air forces, while comparing their training and organizational challenges. It also analyzes the effectiveness of the Royal Air Force (RAF) against German assaults and the contrasting experiences between British and German pilots. Additionally, it examines tank warfare, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the Sherman and Tiger tanks, illustrating how training and logistics shaped battlefield outcomes.

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