The Battle of Britain was a crucial air battle fought between the German Luftwaffe and the British Royal Air Force during World War II. The battle began in July 1940 and lasted until October of the same year. The battle was fought over the skies of southern England and was the first major military campaign to be fought entirely in the air. The battle was a strategic victory for the British, as they were able to repel the German air attacks and prevent a German invasion of Britain. The Battle of Britain is considered a turning point in the war and is remembered as a symbol of British resistance and determination.