What destroyed the Luftwaffe?

After the defeat of Germany, the Luftwaffe was disbanded in 1946. During World War II, German pilots claimed roughly 70,000 aerial victories, while over 75,000 Luftwaffe aircraft were destroyed or significantly damaged. Of these, nearly 40,000 were lost entirely.

What did the Luftwaffe target?

The primary objective of the German forces was to compel Britain to agree to a negotiated peace settlement. In July 1940, the air and sea blockade began, with the Luftwaffe mainly targeting coastal-shipping convoys, as well as ports and shipping centres such as Portsmouth.

Why did the Luftwaffe fail to keep air superiority in 1944?

The Luftwaffe’s failure to keep air superiority in 1944 and 1945 was partially due to a failure of training. Once the war started, aircraft and men were requested to the front. Thus, new pilots were not properly trained and were therefor unable to sustain the combat losses .

What problems did the German Air Force have in World War 2?

I already did a longer video on the Logistics of the German Air Force in world War 2 that covers several other topics, see the link in the description or click on the link above. Another major problem was the mismanagement of aircraft design, development and production. Germany’s aircraft industry was in excellent condition in the late 1930s.

What was the average training of a Luftwaffe pilot?

In contrast to the average training of a Luftwaffe pilot was the training the Allied and especially the American pilots received. Dick Bong, a USAAF trainee, says in a letter, “I now have about 595 hours…

What were the major weaknesses of the German Navy during WWII?

The first major shortcoming, was the lack of a fleet air arm. Since the commander in chief of the Luftwaffe Göring insisted that all planes are part of his Luftwaffe, the German Navy was dependent on his willingness to provide proper resources.