Etymology
The term "Luftwaffe" is a German compound word consisting of:
Meaning
"Luftwaffe" translates to "Air Force" in English.
Origin
The term "Luftwaffe" was first used officially in 1935, when the German Air Force was re-established. Prior to this, the German Air Force had been known as "Reichsluftschutzbund" (German Air Defense League) after World War I.
The term "Luftwaffe" was coined by Hermann Göring, the commander of the German Air Force during World War II. He chose the term to emphasize the importance of air power in modern warfare.
The term "Luftwaffe" has since been adopted by many other countries to refer to their air forces, including Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, and Romania.
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