Forming of the Luftwaffe
The German air force was abolished at the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. After the treaty, they produced only civilian aircrafts. However, from 1933 to 1935, Germany began secretly producing aircrafts for war and formed secret fighter squadrons. During this time, about 20,000 boys and men were trained to become pilots. In 1935, Hitler officially announced the creation of the Luftwaffe, which translates to "air weapon". He appointed former WWI fighter pilot Hermann Goering as the leader. By the start of World War II in 1939, the Luftwaffe was one of the most powerful air forces in the world. (Cathal)
Blitzkrieg
During World War II, the Luftwaffe adopted the tactic of Blitzkrieg, which translates to "lightning war". This tactic involved using bombers to destroy the enemy's communication and supply lines, causing chaos and disorganization. They also bombed military strong points. This allowed the ground troops to easily penetrate the enemy lines. The Luftwaffe used Blitzkrieg against Poland, France, Great Britain, and Belgium. (Hosch)