BATALIA ANGLIEI REFLECTATA ÎN PRESA ROMÂNEASCA (IANUARIE-IUNIE 1941)
THE BATTLE OF ENGLAND DEPICTED IN THE ROMANIAN PRESS (JANUARY – JUNE 1941)

Summary/Abstract: Began on 10 July 1940, the Battle of England continued with almost the same level of intensity also in the second half of 1941, more precisely with March, because in January and February weather conditions weren’t favourable for flights, fact that resulted in the instauration of a period of relative calm between the two combatants. In the spring of 1941, Hermann Göring realizing the vital importance of supplying Great Britain with working material, started to apply the so-called “tour of ports made by Luftwaffe”. As a consequence, important cities of Great Britain were bombarded, which were also ports, amongst them being, of course, London. Romanian press of the time recorded almost exclusively only the successes of German pilots, these being opposed to failures of British raids over Germany, which ended invariably in minor damages or only bombarding of some civilian targets. Information presented by Romanian journalists must not be taken into consideration ad literam, as they took over information from German press, so that events were presented in a twisted manner. Moreover, there must not be forgotten that Romania was an ally of the Third Reich. German air raid from 10/11 May was the last big air raid led against Great Britain, because, Hitler, not being capable to defeat the resistance of the British, was slightly upset and, finally, not knowing how to act, just like Napoleon, planned a campaign in Russia. Its conquering was perceived as a preliminary stage of the final battle with England. Thus, as July came, the Battle of England practically ended, even if sporadic attacks were still launched.

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