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The Nazi failure in the Battle of Britain is seen as a turning point in the war toward German defeat.The German strategic bombing offensive intensified as night attacks on London and other cities in the Blitz, but largely failed to disrupt the British war effort.The main German air superiority campaign started in August but failed to defeat RAF Fighter Command, and a proposed invasion called Operation Sea Lion was postponed indefinitely on September 17.The United Kingdom rejected this ultimatum. On July 19, Hitler publicly offered to end the war, saying he had no desire to destroy the British Empire.The Battle of Britain began in early July with Luftwaffe attacks on shipping and harbors.