Luftwaffe

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the military designation?Aerial-warfare branch of the Wehrmacht (German armed forces)
2. What is the treaty restrictions?Banned by the Treaty of Versailles after WWI, leading to secret development
3. When was the Luftwaffe officially created?It was officially established on February 26, 1935, breaking the rules of the Treaty of Versailles.
4. How did the Luftwaffe help Germany win early battles?It used fast, powerful planes and close air support to help Germany quickly conquer Poland and parts of Western Europe.

Clandestine Training: Secret training activities conducted covertly to circumvent international treaties.
Geschwader: A German military term for a wing or group of aircraft, a major tactical formation.
Strategic Bombing: Aerial attacks targeting an enemy's industry, infrastructure, and morale, not just military targets.
Turbojet Aircraft: Aircraft powered by jet engines that compress incoming air before combustion, enabling high speeds.