Identify one factor that led to Hitler launching the Battle of Britain.

Question

A.
the surrender of France

B.
an American policy of isolationism

C.
the Munich Conference

D.
a German alliance with Italy

Answer 1

A. The surrender of France led to Hitler launching the Battle of Britain. With France out of the war, Hitler believed that Britain would be more vulnerable and easier to defeat. He hoped that a successful invasion of Britain would force the British to negotiate a peace settlement with Germany.