Comments by "TheEvertw" (@TheEvertw) on "Battle of Britain Big Wing | Was the Big Wing a bad idea?" video.

  1. The problem was not so much that the English were outnumbered, but that the Germans had the tactical initiative: they decided when to attack and where. When the plans became apparent, there was limited time to respond to them, and fighters needed to be spread out geographically to be quick enough to catch them in time. The Big Wing hindered at the flexibility that is required to respond effectively to attacks. The only thing that saved Britain was Hitlers decision to become predictable in focusing on London. And, of course the Dowding system, that was incredibly effective in directing Britain's fighter resources. Leigh-Mallory might as well have been a German spy for the good he did.
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  2. The Big wing sounds like something many modern CEO's would like. Easy to understand & explain, easy to control, very impressive to onlookers. But falls flat on its face when you look at the details & consequences.
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