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Gen Spaatz said Germany misused its fighters in the Battle of Britain. What was the mistake?

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  1. They flew too far ahead of the bombers
  2. They stayed close to guard the bombers
  3. They were kept at home

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  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 4: Strategic Perspectives, reading 14.1 (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Volume_4_Web_4028F891F0A14.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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