Hermann Goering Biography

Receives a cabinet post and gains increasing authority in Prussia, allowing Nazi control over Germany's largest police apparatus.

Authorizes SA, SS and Stahlhelm members as auxiliary police in Prussia, strengthening Nazi street power before the election.

Uses control of Prussian police and auxiliary forces to reinforce Nazi dominance before the Enabling Act vote.

Presides over the Reichstag session in the Kroll Opera House while SA and SS pressure surrounds the vote on the Enabling Act.

Becomes Minister President of Prussia, consolidating Nazi control over Germany's largest state.

Creates the Gestapo in Prussia, establishing a secret police instrument for surveillance and repression.

Consolidates his control of the Prussian police apparatus after months of emergency arrests and political repression.

Luftwaffe raids strike Manston, Hawkinge, Lympne and radar sites.

Orders systematic attacks on RAF airfields and radar stations.

Luftwaffe attacks switch to British airfields and radar stations.

Orders attacks against airfields and radar stations during the Battle of Britain.

Authorises attacks on radar stations during Adlerangriff.

Luftwaffe operations target radar stations and Fighter Command airfields.

German air fleets attack widely separated targets across the country.

Launches one of the Luftwaffe's largest daylight efforts against Britain.

Commits large Luftwaffe forces during the day later called the Hardest Day.

Heavy losses reduce subsequent use of Ju 87 dive bombers in the battle.

Bombs also fall on London during the continuing air offensive.

Luftwaffe operations intensify against Fighter Command targets around London.

Shifts the main Luftwaffe effort toward large-scale attacks on London.

The change reduces pressure on Fighter Command's sector stations.