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  1. Luftwaffe - Wikipedia

    The Luftwaffe[N 2] (German pronunciation: [ˈlʊftvafə] ⓘ) was the aerial-warfare branch of the Wehrmacht before and during World War II.

  2. Luftwaffe | Definition, History, & Aircraft | Britannica

    Oct 3, 2025 · Luftwaffe, component of the German armed forces tasked with the air defense of Germany and fulfillment of the country’s airpower commitments abroad. The Luftwaffe was …

  3. History of the Luftwaffe: A Complete Timeline With Pictures

    The Luftwaffe was the aerial warfare branch of the German Wehrmacht (armed forces) during World War II. Established in 1935, the Luftwaffe played a critical role in Adolf Hitler’s strategy …

  4. History of the Luftwaffe | World of History

    Jun 2, 2025 · The Luftwaffe was Nazi Germany’s air force, officially formed in 1935, and played a key role in early World War II campaigns through rapid, coordinated air strikes as part of the …

  5. Luftwaffe - Wikiwand

    The Luftwaffe was the aerial-warfare branch of the Wehrmacht before and during World War II. Germany's military air arms during World War I, the Luftstreitkräft...

  6. The Luftwaffe Under the Nazis: A Formidable Air Foe & Force

    Jul 10, 2024 · Through the Luftwaffe, Germany became a monster of military power, able to exert force at an unprecedented scale. Technological advancements took the Luftwaffe from rickety …

  7. Luftwaffe Resource Center - German Luftwaffe (Air Force) from …

    The Luftwaffe Resource Center is your online resource that provides technical and historical information on the German Luftwaffe (Air Force) from 1935-1945 so that people can better …

  8. SHORTLY AFTER the conclusion of World War I, German military leaders made a decision to base their military strategy on a brief, highly mobile, fast-paced, theater-level offensive. The …

  9. German Air Force - Wikipedia

    Since the 1970s, the West German (and, post-reunification, German) Luftwaffe (as well as many other European air forces) has actively pursued the construction of European internationally …