Question

which of the following is true of great britains participation in world war ii in 1940?
its royal air force won the battle of britain.
its royal navy lost the battle of the atlantic.
its royal air force lost the battle of the atlantic.
its land troops outmaneuvered germany’s.

Explanation:

• The Battle of Britain (1940) was an air campaign won by the UK's Royal Air Force against Germany, preventing a German invasion.
• The Battle of the Atlantic lasted beyond 1940, and the Royal Navy did not lose it in 1940; also, this battle was naval, not involving the RAF.
• In 1940, British land forces were forced to retreat at Dunkirk, so they did not outmaneuver Germany's land troops.

Answer:

A. Its Royal Air Force won the Battle of Britain.