Why did the battle of britain happen? answer. the year was 1940 and the battle was between britain and germany. don't copy and past and no links . you.

The Germans had planned to invade Britain but for the Germans to ensure a successful attack, they needed to have air superiority or control of the skies. In order to do this, they needed first to destroy the Royal Air Force. Thus the Battle of Britain happened-- to gain control of the skies over Britain and the Channel.

South carolina was so angry about the election of lincoln that they seceded from the union on december 20, 1860. they attacked fort sumter later, on april 12, 1861.