Fighter Command was broken up into 4 Groups. Below, you can see the two main German Luftwaffe Groups opposing them.
Operation Marita
German armed forces make short work of the Allied defense of Greece.
Fighter Command’s areas of operation.
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Posted On January 10, 2012
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The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University.
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