Battle of Britain question
I appreciate there was a dispute during the B of B as to whether to take the time to build up 'big wings' in order to destroy the maximum number of bombers, or to attack the bombers at the first opportunity in order to protect the airfields.
What I don't understand is why exactly a big wing approach would bring down more bombers than the same number of squadrons attacking separately.
Was it a case of overwhelming the escorting fighters, or what?