German Luftwaffe (Noun)
Meaning
The German airforce.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The German Luftwaffe was a vital part of the country's military during World War II, responsible for numerous air campaigns and dogfights.
- As the world's first independent air force, the German Luftwaffe played a significant role in World War II and the formation of modern airpower.
- Established in 1935, the German Luftwaffe grew rapidly under the command of Hermann Göring and went on to play a key role in the invasions of Poland, France, and the Soviet Union.
- Hermann Göring, once a decorated fighter pilot, became the commander-in-chief of the German Luftwaffe in 1935 and expanded its capabilities significantly.
- The terror bombing of cities by the German Luftwaffe, such as the Blitz in London, remains one of the most tragic legacies of the Second World War.